Documentation for the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Altitude Decompression Sickness Research Database

Abstract

This report is designed to be a reference for Aerospace Researchers and Technicians in the US Air Force who are tasked to perform altitude decompression sickness (DCS) research. It contains information about the development, use, search, reporting, and query capabilities of the USAFSAM Altitude DCS Research Database. The database uses Microsoft(TradeMark) Access 2003 and contains information on over 3000 subject-exposures that includes extensive data on venous gas emboli, symptom development, and, in conjunction with this document, detailed information on the activities performed during decompression.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA521198

Entities

People

  • James T. Webb

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Altitude
  • Computers
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Gas Embolism
  • Health Services
  • Hyperbaric Conditions
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Life Support Systems
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space