What Researchers Did
Researchers documented the case of a 54-year-old male recreational diver who developed severe decompression sickness after a high-altitude dive in Lake Van.
What They Found
A 54-year-old male experienced sudden leg weakness and shortness of breath after rapidly ascending from a 30-meter dive in Lake Van. He received a single hyperbaric oxygen treatment session following the US Navy Table 5 protocol, which led to a marked resolution of his symptoms.
Canadian Relevance
Although this study was not conducted in Canada, it covers decompression sickness, which is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes only one individual's experience, meaning its findings cannot be broadly applied to all patients with decompression sickness.