What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of delayed decompression sickness (DCS) in a diver after flying and presented guidelines for preventing DCS in recreational divers who plan to fly.
What They Found
They found a diver developed classical type 2 decompression sickness, likely due to air travel 16 hours after SCUBA diving. Treatment with hyperbaric oxygen in a decompression chamber successfully resolved the symptoms.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A key limitation is that this study is a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings to a broader population.