September 2013

First Aid for Decompression Sickness

Environmental Emergencies: Decompression Sickness

Decompression sickness, also called “the bends”, normally happens in individuals who actively engage in scuba diving, high-altitude flying, flying in commercial aircraft within 24 hours following the incident. Decompression sickness occurs relatively infrequently, however its effects can be extremely hazardous to health. Being aware of its effects and careful assessment of the victim can significantly

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