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Overview of Diving Injuries
Underwater pressure
Other diving-related disorders
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Arterial Gas Embolism
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Barotrauma
Pulmonary (lung) barotrauma
Symptoms
Pulmonary barotrauma
Mask barotrauma (mask squeeze)
Ear barotrauma (ear squeeze)
Sinus barotrauma (sinus squeeze)
Dental barotrauma (tooth squeeze)
Eye barotrauma (eye squeeze)
Gastrointestinal tract barotrauma (gut squeeze)
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
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Decompression Sickness
Symptoms
Type I decompression sickness (less severe)
Type II decompression sickness (more severe)
Late effects of decompression sickness
Diagnosis
Treatment
Recompression therapy
Prevention
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Gas Toxicity During Diving
Oxygen Toxicity
Nitrogen Narcosis
Carbon Dioxide Toxicity
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
High-Pressure Neurologic (Nervous System) Syndrome
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Immersion Pulmonary Edema
Prevention
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Recompression Therapy
Diving Safety Precautions and Prevention of Diving Injuries
Safety Precautions
Conditions That Can Preclude Diving
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