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Decompression sickness in SCUBA divers.

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ABSTRACT There are approximately 2.8 million active self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) divers in the US who are at risk for decompression sickness. This article discusses the pathophysiology, common signs… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT There are approximately 2.8 million active self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) divers in the US who are at risk for decompression sickness. This article discusses the pathophysiology, common signs and symptoms, and treatments of this multisystem complication of SCUBA diving.

Keywords: decompression sickness; sickness scuba; scuba; scuba divers

Journal Title: Nursing
Year Published: 2022

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