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Delayed recompression after SCUBA diving-induced barotrauma: a case report

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  • 1Department of Surgery and Centre of Hyperbaric Medicine, St. Joseph-Hospital, Duisburg, Germany.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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A SCUBA diver experienced panic ascents, leading to symptoms of gas embolism likely from pulmonary barotrauma. She later received successful recompression therapy with hyperbaric oxygenation.

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Area of Science:

  • Diving Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Rapid ascent during SCUBA diving can cause barotrauma.
  • Pulmonary barotrauma can lead to gas embolism.
  • Delayed treatment of diving-related injuries can worsen outcomes.