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Decompression sickness in Ireland--a review

F A Chambers1, N M Flynn, P O'Beirn

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Underwater Medicine, University College Hospital, Galway, Ireland.

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Decompression sickness cases are rising in Ireland due to advanced diving equipment. Early recognition and treatment at the University College Hospital, Galway, are crucial for diver health.

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Area of Science:

  • Diving Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of decompression sickness (DCS) in Ireland over the past decade.
  • Modern diving equipment exposes individuals to unique physiological challenges.
  • A spectrum of medical conditions associated with diving requires prompt recognition and management.