DIVING AND COMPRESSED AIR INJURIES – DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS

DIVING AND COMPRESSED AIR INJURIES – DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. Nitrogen dissolved in the blood and tissues by high pressure produces bubbles as pressure falls, causing decompression sickness. Fatigue and muscular and joint discomfort are common symptoms. Symptoms of the more severe form include numbness, tingling, arm or leg weakness, unsteadiness, vertigo (spinning), difficulty breathing, and chest … Read more