Pulmonary barotrauma: assessment and investigation in divers.

Pulmonary barotrauma: assessment and investigation in divers.
Undersea Hyperb Med. 2019 Mar-Apr-May;46:189-196
Authors: Ashrafi R, Turner M
Abstract
Decompression illness (DCI) is an uncommon problem but can be significant in terms of morbidity and, very rarely, mortality. The mechanisms of DCI are pulmonary barotrauma and decompression sickness due to inert gas supersaturation. After the initial management phase, identification of predisposing factors is important to help advise divers regarding future risk and avoidance. Here we present four cases of DCI where pulmonary barotrauma was the likely causative mechanism. We highlight the important features in assessment for pulmonary barotrauma and advising divers on the risk of a recurrence.
PMID: 31051064 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Ashrafi R, Turner M Tags: Undersea Hyperb Med Source Type: research