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Decompression Sickness Following Altitude-Chamber Training
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Studer NM, Hughes JR, Puskar J 15(1). 11 - 15 (Journal Article)
Decompression sickness (DCS) is one of several dysbarisms (medical conditions resulting from a change in atmospheric pressure) that can be encountered by the Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical provider. DCS can present with several different manifestations. The authors present the case of a 23-year-old Airman who presented with vague neurologic symptoms following altitude-chamber training. They discuss the care of casualties with DCS and its implications for SOF.
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