Decompression Sickness and Arterial Gas Embolism
Simon J. Mitchell, Michael H. Bennett, Richard E. Moon
Abstract
Decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism have nonspecific symptoms and are easily misdiagnosed if a recent patient history of diving and potential iatrogenic causes of AGE are not kept in mind. The authors review the pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment of these disorders.
Topics & Concepts
Decompression sicknessMedicineDecompressionEmbolismAnesthesiaAir embolismSurgeryArterial embolismCardiologyArterial bloodBlood pressurePulmonary embolismSurgical decompressionCardiovascular and Diving-Related ComplicationsHigh Altitude and HypoxiaTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances