Case Report Emerg Med J 2012

Neurological oxygen toxicity

Farmery S, Sykes O — Emerg Med J, 2012

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers presented a case report detailing a seizure experienced by a Trimix SCUBA diver during ascent, discussing its causes, management, and associated hazards.

What They Found

A Trimix SCUBA diver experienced a seizure during the ascent phase of a dive. The report identified potential causes such as oxygen toxicity convulsions and outlined the management strategies employed. It also detailed the hazards faced by the diver and rescuer during an emergency ascent.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no specific Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

As a case report, the findings are limited to a single individual and may not be generalizable to all divers.

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Study Details

Study Type	Case Report
Category	Neurological
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	21900296
Year Published	2012
Journal	Emerg Med J
MeSH Terms	Decompression Sickness; Diagnosis, Differential; Diving; Emergency Medical Services; Glasgow Coma Scale; Helium; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Seizures

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