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  • Marine biology
  • Diving medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Divers face risks from hazardous marine wildlife encounters, potentially leading to panic and uncontrolled ascents.
  • Such incidents can increase the risk of decompression illness (DCI), particularly pulmonary overinflation syndrome (POIS).
  • Medical assessment can be compromised if focused solely on wildlife injuries, potentially overlooking critical conditions like DCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential for marine wildlife encounters to complicate dive safety and medical evaluations.
  • To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive medical assessment in divers following hazardous encounters.
  • To present a case illustrating the differential diagnosis between marine envenomation and diving-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Case report analysis of a SCUBA diver experiencing chest pain post-dive.
  • Review of immediate medical interventions for suspected Portuguese man-of-war envenomation.
  • Differential diagnosis considering both marine envenomation and diving-related pathologies.

Main Results:

  • A diver with suspected marine envenomation and chest pain was treated and recovered fully.
  • Initial assessments ruled out acute diving-related injuries like DCI.
  • The diver was cleared for return to diving after a one-month follow-up with no residual symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Marine wildlife encounters pose significant risks to divers, including potential for DCI.
  • Comprehensive medical evaluation is crucial to differentiate between envenomation symptoms and diving-specific injuries.
  • Vigilance against diagnostic overshadowing is essential for optimal diver care and safety.