by Extivita | Nov 30, 2018 | Decompression Sickness
Abstract: Decompression sickness is a condition that results from an abrupt change from a higher to a lower pressure. It is described most commonly in divers; however, it can occur in aviation incidents, which this case report will discuss. Following an acute cabin...
by Extivita | Aug 24, 2018 | Decompression Sickness
Abstract: High concentration normobaric oxygen (O₂) is a priority in treating divers with suspected decompression illness. The effect of different O₂ mask configurations on tissue oxygenation when breathing with a demand valve was evaluated. Sixteen divers had tissue...
by Extivita | Jun 17, 2018 | Decompression Sickness
Abstract: One of the reasons for the emergency use of a hyperbaric chamber concerns a diving-related accident. Decompression sickness is potentially serious; it requires urgent treatment and hyperbaric recompression. It is caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles...
by Extivita | May 21, 2018 | Decompression Sickness
Abstract: Systemic artery embolism is a rare complication of CT-guided lung biopsy. Immediate clinical and radiological recognitions are crucial for rapid intervention and prevention of fatal outcome. Although hyperbaric oxygen is the suggested treatment of mildly...
