Decompression Illness

[@keithc497]

thanks for the videos . Extremely helpful while preparing for my IDC. Very informative, well presented and easy to understand. If you have more videos that can help me out, please direct them my way.

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[@dantecastillodelasfuentes6404]

So well explained

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[@princesaguerrera5119]

How would this condition be treated on ambulance transport? I've never learned about this.

[@DrFJCronje]

Not sure I am answering your question, but supine position, 1 liter saline IV in first hour, 100% oxygen, make sure your bladder works, and if it is purely muskuloskeletal pain, consider 2 tenoxicams but still get Medically evaluated properly. Kind regards. Frans

[@Greeneyedflgypsy]

When I first started diving with a friend (well trained) I had a god awful headache for 2 days...lol he warned me...

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

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[@Greeneyedflgypsy]

Yes, excellent explanation of it, I had to have my friend dumb it down for me the first time he explained it...and I'm a medic 😂

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[@Greeneyedflgypsy]

Quick question, buddy said my headache was probably due to the nitrogen, possible Barotrauma or just clenching jaw, I had a cervical fusion done 3 years ago, c4/c5/c6/c7 are all fused with plate and 6 screws, I ask my buddy about it and he said shouldn't be a problem, but it can happen if I have extreme blocking of blood flow in the area, said I should get cleared before I go out with him? Any history of issues that you know of and should I continue diving with him or find another hobby?

[@DrFJCronje]

Thanks Stacey. The big issue is the hyperextension of the neck to be able to look up while diving. It is not to say that you cannot dive, but get a good opinion - ideally from your neurosurgeon. They can look at blood flow with your head in the position during diving. Dr Frans Cronje

[@DrFJCronje]

C3,4 and 5 injuries might provoke neck muscle spasm. Consider consulting a biokineticist or chiropractor.