Emergency Handling of Compressed Air Casualties,

Abstract

Work in compressed air is associated with a number of hazards, the most serious of which are the pressure-related injuries (burst lung and decompression sickness). Modern construction methods and newer decompression tables have considerably reduced overall risks. The newest treatment methods have similarly reduced morbidity and fatality risks when an accident occurs. This paper outlines the basics of emergency handling of casualties and the definitive treatment of pressure related accidents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA143598

Entities

People

  • B. A. Hobson
  • D. L. Henderson

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Respiration
  • Casualties
  • Compressed Air
  • Decompression
  • Drug Therapy
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Emphysema
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Respiration
  • Seizures
  • Therapy

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine