EVALUATION OF THE RAPID RECOMPRESSION-HIGH PRESSURE OXYGENATION APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF TRAUMATIC CEREBRAL EMBOLISM

Abstract

The study compares the conventional Navy recompression treatment tables and the newer rapid recompression-high pressure oxygenation (RR-HPO) method for the treatment of traumatic cerebral air embolism. Seven cases are presented. These cases occurred as a result of submarine escape training at the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut, and were successfully treated with the latter method. Factors regarding the rationale of the use of this new approach are discussed. Since the writing of this paper, the Navy Department has approved the treatment schedules recommended herein for the treatment of traumatic air embolism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 1968
Accession Number
AD0670613

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Waite
  • Larry Van Genderen

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Breathing
  • Blood Vessels
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Connecticut
  • Decompression
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Emphysema
  • Health Services
  • High Pressure
  • Navy
  • Pressurization
  • Residuals
  • Standards
  • Submarine Bases
  • Submarine Escape
  • Veins

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.