Decompression Illness

• Gas embolism caused by breaks in the tissues surrounding body cavities due to high pressure gas. This is an example of barotrauma. The most common cause of gas embolisms is holding the breath during ascent, or the trapping of gas in the lungs and airways due to diseases such as asthma or the common cold.

• Decompression sickness caused by gas coming out of solution. See Decompression_stops for how to avoid this condition.

First Aid

• Monitoring the victim for responsiveness, airway, breathing and circulation, to resucitate if necessary. The victim should be laid on his or her back or (for drowsy, unconscious, or nauseated victims) on their side.

• Administration of 100% oxygen a soon as possible.

• Seeking of immediate medical aid and consultation with a diving medical specialist.

• Assistance with transfer to a recompression chamber.

Reference

• Diving First Aid Manual, John Lippmann and Stan Bugg, DAN SEAP Membership Edition

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