Arterial Gas Embolism
Pathophysiology Arterial gas embolism is a major cause of death in diving and the initiating cause (pulmonary barotrauma) usually goes undetected. Caused most often by the expansion of respiratory gases…
Long Term Effects of Sport Diving
As the popularity of SCUBA diving continues to grow, scientists are better able to determine what the long-term effects, if any, are on the human body. For every overt case…
Oxygen Toxicity
The effects of oxygen are increased at depth so that the maximum PO2 in diving is 1.6 ATA, and this is achieved at 218 fsw breathing air, 132 fsw breathing…
Patent Foramen Ovale
PFO (Patent foramen ovale) is a persistent opening in the wall of the heart which did not close completely after birth (opening required before birth for transfer of oxygenated blood…
Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE) of the Eye
Caused by pulmonary barotrauma as the diver ascends, with bubbles getting into the pulmonary venous system and arterial circulation from rupture of alveoli. This can happen in as little as…