A diver surfaces rapidly from 30 metres and develops severe joint pain, confusion, and patchy skin mottling. What is this condition and what is the in...

Question

A diver surfaces rapidly from 30 metres and develops severe joint pain, confusion, and patchy skin mottling. What is this condition and what is the initial pre-hospital management?

Accepted Answer

Decompression illness - high-flow oxygen, IV fluids, and left lateral position

Answer

Barotrauma - chest decompression and high-flow oxygen

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Oxygen toxicity - reduce FiO2 and monitor

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Nitrogen narcosis - remove from water and observe

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Arterial gas embolism - left lateral and head-down position only

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Decompression Illness

A diver surfaces rapidly from 30 metres and develops severe joint pain, confusion, and patchy skin mottling. What is this condition and what is the initial pre-hospital management?