What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of severe decompression sickness complicated by acute hepatic infarction and acute kidney injury, treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and dialysis.
What They Found
They found that one patient with severe decompression sickness complicated by acute hepatic infarction and acute kidney injury was successfully treated. This complex case responded well to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and dialysis.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings are not generalizable and do not establish treatment efficacy across a broader patient population.