![]() ![]() Be alert for signs of barotrauma (pulmonary barotrauma, arterial gas embolism, pneumothorax, ear/sinus/dental barotrauma etc.) and/or decompression sickness (joint pain, mental status change, other neurologic symptoms including paralysis) or nitrogen narcosis (confusion, intoxication). ![]() Decompression illness occurs up to 48 hours after diving (so consider travelers) Barotrauma generally manifests as sinus or middle ear effects, lung overpressure injuries, and injuries due to external pressure.Consider CPAP early for pulmonary barotrauma Pulmonary Barotrauma - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version. Explosions and Blast Injuries Primer for Clinicians As the risk of terrorist attacks increases in the U.S., disaster response personnel must understand the unique pathophysiology of injuries associated with explosions and must be prepared to assess and treat the people injured by them. ![]()
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