Experimental Studies in Decompression Sickness.

Abstract

Studies were focused on the role of lipids in decompression sickness. Experimental evidence and clinical data supports the concept that alterations in lipids promote, and possibly encourage, the development of decompression sickness. Pilot studies evaluating the sub-human primate prior to, and following, sub-lethal decompression sickness were conducted. Heparin, a lipid clearing agent, has successfully treated the afflicted animal following decompression.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0714272

Entities

People

  • Abraham Timothy K. Cockett

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barotrauma
  • Decompression
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Pilot Studies

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.