What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report of two divers who experienced decompression sickness (DCS) and received delayed hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy.
What They Found
They found that two divers who simultaneously developed decompression sickness (DCS) were successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy. This successful treatment occurred despite the HBO2 therapy being initiated nearly eight days after the onset of their symptoms.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian divers experiencing decompression sickness (DCS) should still seek hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy, even if there is a significant delay in treatment. This case suggests that delayed HBO2 therapy, potentially up to eight days, may still offer a chance for successful recovery from DCS symptoms.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from an unspecified location outside of Canada.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its nature as a case report involving only two individuals, which limits the generalizability of its findings.