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Case Report Am J Psychiatry 1984

Development of an organic affective syndrome during a hyperbaric diving experiment

Stoudemire A, Miller J, Schmitt F, Logue P, Shelton D, Latson G, et al. — Am J Psychiatry, 1984

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers documented the medical and medication management of one patient who developed a mood disorder during a simulated deep-sea diving experiment.

What They Found

During a simulated deep-sea diving experiment, one patient developed an organic affective syndrome, which is a mood disorder caused by a physical condition. The researchers detailed the medical and medication strategies used to manage this condition in the patient.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

As a case report, this study describes the experience of only one patient, limiting the ability to generalize these findings to a larger population.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Neurological
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 6435458
Year Published 1984
Journal Am J Psychiatry
MeSH Terms Atmosphere Exposure Chambers; Bipolar Disorder; Diving; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Lithium; Lithium Carbonate; Male; Mood Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Psychological Tests; Stress, Psychological

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