Decompression Sickness - Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Gas law associated with decompression sickness:
A
Henry’s Law (amount of liquid is proportional to the pressure exerted onto it)
2
Q
DCS is unlikely below what altitude?
A
14,000ft
3
Q
Symptoms include:
A
- The Bends (air bubbles in joints)
- The chokes (air bubbles in the lungs)
- The creeps (air bubbles in the skin)
- The staggers (air bubbles in the brain)
4
Q
What other activity is DCS connected to?
A
Scuba diving
5
Q
How to treat DCS for both aviation and scuba diving?
A
In flight:
- descend quickly.
- O2 100%
- land ASAP w/ medical assistance
Scuba diving, ascend slowly
6
Q
How long should it be after a scuba diver can fly on an aircraft?
A
If they have dived more than 30foot, at least 24 hours.
If they have dived within 30 foot, about 12 hours
Snorkelling has no limit
7
Q
DCS can be affected by:
A
- smoking
- age
- health
- altitude the individual normally lives at
- duration of exposure
- obesity
8
Q
Ultimate case if DCS is not treated:
A
Death