Decompression sickness accident management in remote areas. Use of immediate in-water recompression therapy. Review and elaboration of a new protocol targeted for a mission at Clipperton atoll.

What Researchers Did

Researchers reviewed existing In-Water Recompression (IWR) methods for decompression sickness in remote areas and proposed a new, shorter protocol to mitigate risks.

What They Found

Existing In-Water Recompression (IWR) methods, of which at least three have been published, typically involve prolonged pure oxygen breathing at 9 meters depth. These methods carry risks like drowning, hypothermia, and acute oxygen toxicity due to extended immersion, prompting the development of a new, shorter protocol.

Canadian Relevance

This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

The effectiveness of In-Water Recompression, including the newly proposed protocol, has not been assessed in comparison with standard recompression techniques.