Neurologic injury from undersea diving.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Underwater diving may cause several unique neurologic injuries because of exposure to rapid changes in pressure and volume. DCS, which results from extended deep dives and too rapid ascent, is a systemic disease that frequently causes spinal cord injury but may involve other organs as well. AGE results from pulmonary overpressure on ascent, with extravasation of air into the arterial system, and causes stroke-like brain injury. Both conditions are of sudden onset, progress rapidly, and require urgent attention. Definitive treatment includes administration of oxygen and recompression in a chamber. Permanent neurologic injury may result.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Greer, HD; Massey, EW

Published Date

  • November 1992

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 10 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 1031 - 1045

PubMed ID

  • 1435656

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0733-8619

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States