Decompression sickness: A rarely encountered case in neurologic practice

Objective & Hypothesis:Decompression sickness is a disease caused by the bubble formation of inert gases in the tissues due to the sudden decrease in ambient pressure.

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Key Findings & Data:Based on the manifestation of the clinical symptoms, it has been classified as Type 1 and Type 2.

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Conclusion & Impact:Decompression sickness can be prevented by slowly ascending to normal ambient pressure.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

Decompression sickness is a disease caused by the bubble formation of inert gases in the tissues due to the sudden decrease in ambient pressure. It has been called ‘hits' by divers. Based on the manifestation of the clinical symptoms, it has been classified as Type 1 and Type 2. The most commonly affected area is the spinal cord. Decompression sickness can be prevented by slowly ascending to normal ambient pressure.

Özet

Dekompresyon hastalığı, çevre basıncının aniden düşmesine bağlı olarak, vücut dokusundaki hareketsiz gazların baloncuk oluşturmasının neden olduğu bir hastalıktır. Bu durum dalgıçlar arasında “vurgun” olarak adlandırılır. Klinik bulguların ortaya çıkışına göre Tip 1 ve Tip 2 olarak iki gruba ayrılır. En sık etkilenen bölge spinal korddur. Dekompresyon hastalığı normal basınçlı ortama yavaş çıkmakla önlenebilir.

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BAŞOĞLU, M., YETİMALAR, Y., DURAKLI, M., SEÇİL, Y. (2022). Decompression sickness: A rarely encountered case in neurologic practice. Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish), Cilt: 25 - Sayı: 1, 37–40. https://ajindex.com/articles/565569

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