What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a rare case of pulmonary decompression illness ('Chokes') in a 60-year-old man who developed severe respiratory failure and shock after diving.
What They Found
They found the patient presented with extreme vascular hyperpermeability and a high serum procalcitonin (PCT) level of 20.24 ng/mL. Despite extensive fluid therapy, severe intravascular dehydration and shock persisted, suggesting endothelial damage and increased inflammatory cytokines.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study are not generalizable to a broader patient population.