EXPERIENCE WITH MINIMAL RECOMPRESSION, OXYGEN BREATHING TREATMENT OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS AND AIR EMBOLISM

Abstract

123 cases of decompression sickness, 18 cases of air embolism, and 5 cases of persistent dysbarism have been treated with a new method of recompression to 60 feet breathing 100% oxygen. Results of treatment are discussed. Wider use of treatment method is recommended. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 10, 1967
Accession Number
AD0652381

Entities

People

  • R. C. Bornmann

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Nervous System
  • Classification
  • Decompression
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Divers
  • Diving Operations
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nervous System
  • Pain
  • Respiration
  • Security
  • Seizures
  • Shoulder
  • Signs And Symptoms
  • Submarine Escape

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.