What Researchers Did
This case describes a U.S. Navy diver who developed inner ear decompression sickness after a routine dive and recompression chamber drill.
What They Found
Researchers reported a U.S. Navy diver developed inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) after a routine dive and recompression chamber drill, marking only the second reported instance following chamber operations. The diver had a previously unidentified right-to-left shunt (RLS), a known risk factor for IEDCS.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it describes a case involving a U.S. Navy diver.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study's findings are limited to a single individual and may not be generalizable to a broader population of divers.