Decompression Sickness

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition occurring as a result of exposure to a rapid fall in ambient pressure. Gases, nitrogen in particular, come out of solution and form bubbles in body fluid and blood. These gas bubbles accumulate in joint spaces and the peripheral circulation impairing tissue oxygenation causing disorientation, severe pain, and potentially death.

Synonyms:

Bends
Caisson Disease
Caisson Diseases
Disease, Caisson
Diseases, Caisson
Sickness, Decompression

Broader Topics:

Barotrauma

Narrower Topics:

None

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