What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report detailing a subtle presentation of Type II decompression sickness in an aircrew member 21 hours after cabin decompression.
What They Found
A patient was diagnosed with Type II decompression sickness 21 hours after a cabin decompression at 35,000 ft, initially presenting with only excessive fatigue after an otherwise normal initial exam. Hyperbaric therapy led to complete symptom resolution, and the patient was cleared to resume flight duties 14 days later.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study's findings are limited to a single patient and may not be generalizable to a broader population.