What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a case of pulmonary barotrauma complicated by cerebral arterial air embolism in a diver.
What They Found
They found that a patient admitted in November 2019 with this condition, caused by improper underwater escape, was successfully treated. The patient received a 0.12 MPa oxygen inhalation recompression scheme in an air-pressurized oxygen chamber and recovered and was discharged after 7 days.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings are limited in generalizability and require further research.