Decompression Sickness - Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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Gas law associated with decompression sickness:

A

Henry’s Law (amount of liquid is proportional to the pressure exerted onto it)

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2
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DCS is unlikely below what altitude?

A

14,000ft

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3
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Symptoms include:

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  • 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)
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4
Q

What other activity is DCS connected to?

A

Scuba diving

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5
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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

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6
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How long should it be after a scuba diver can fly on an aircraft?

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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

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7
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DCS can be affected by:

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  • smoking
  • age
  • health
  • altitude the individual normally lives at
  • duration of exposure
  • obesity
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8
Q

Ultimate case if DCS is not treated:

A

Death

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