Citation

Bayne CG, Wurzbacher T. Chest 1982; 81(5): 648-650.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American College of Chest Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7075291

Abstract

It is generally assumed that only the diver exiting a compressed air environment is at risk for the complications of systemic air embolism following pulmonary barotrauma. We present a case of sudden death following a swimming pool dive, with evidence supporting a diagnosis of fatal systemic air embolism.

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