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  • 1Medical Operations Division, U. S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Ft. Bragg, NC.

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Physicians must recognize delayed Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE), a serious diving injury. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this dysbarism complication in military and civilian divers.

Area of Science:

  • Diving Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Background:

  • SCUBA diving is prevalent among civilian and military personnel.
  • Physicians require knowledge of diving-related injuries, including Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE), due to increased air travel.
  • AGE is a severe complication of dysbarism.

Observation:

  • This case report details an atypical, delayed-onset Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE) in a military diver trainee.
  • The report includes the specific treatment administered for this case.
  • The presentation of AGE was unusual, deviating from the classic symptoms.

Findings:

  • The article reviews the incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology of AGE.
  • It discusses the classic clinical presentation of Arterial Gas Embolism.

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  • Current treatment strategies for AGE are examined, alongside systemic pathophysiology.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering delayed AGE in divers presenting with neurological symptoms.
    • Emphasizes the need for broader physician awareness of diving medicine emergencies.
    • Underscores the critical role of timely intervention in managing intravascular air complications.