Altitude-Induced Decompression Sickness

Brown, J. R.; Antuqano, Melchor J.

doi:10.21949/1403478

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Altitude-Induced Decompression Sickness

2010-01-01
By Brown, J. R. ; Antuqano, Melchor J.

English

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Brown, J. R. ; Antuqano, Melchor J.

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"The Bends" Altitude Decompression Sickness Aviation Medicine Aviation Safety Decompression Sickness (DCS) First Aid Medical Treatment
Publication/ Report Number:

AM-400-95/2
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21949/1403478
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Booklet/Pamphlet
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
NTL Classification:

NTL-AVIATION-AVIATION;NTL-AVIATION-Aviation Human Factors;NTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/Airworthiness;
Abstract:

Decompression sickness (DCS) describes a condition characterized by a variety of symptoms resulting from exposure to low barometric pressures that cause inert gases (mainly nitrogen), normally dissolved in body fluids and tissues, to come out of physical solution and form bubbles. DCS can occur during exposure to altitude (altitude DCS) or during ascent from depth (mining or diving). The first documented cases of DCS (Caisson Disease) were reported in 1841 by a mining engineer who observed the occurrence of pain and muscle cramps among coal miners exposed to air-pressurized mine shafts designed to keep water out. The first description of a case resulting from diving activities while wearing a pressurized hard hat was reported in 1869.
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PDF
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http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/DCS.pdf ; http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/ ;
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US Transportation Collection
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