Citation

Gallagher TJ. J. Fla. Med. Assoc. 1992; 79(9): 614-615.

Affiliation

Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Florida Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1431791

Abstract

Diving accidents include air embolism and decompression sickness. Both require early stabilization and initiation of therapy before transfer to a definitive medical center for recompression therapy. Initial treatment consists of hydration, oxygen therapy and often steroids and antithrombosis therapy. Symptoms must be separated from other related conditions including myocardial infarction.

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