What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case study of a 42-year-old male from the UK who experienced atypical symptoms post-scuba diving that did not respond to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
They found that a 42-year-old male presented with post-diving symptoms including left arm weakness and confusion, which did not resolve after two sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Investigations revealed polycythaemia, oxygen saturation of 91% on room air, deep periventricular ischaemic changes on MRI, and a patent foramen ovale.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it describes a case from the West Midlands, UK.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study are limited in their generalizability to a broader patient population.