KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3
KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3
KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3
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• Carbon dioxide excess<br />
• Decompression stop diving<br />
• Breath-holding during ascent<br />
• Lung disease (due to increased risk of pulmonary barotraumas)<br />
NOTE: If symptoms similar to those of decompression illness are present after diving,<br />
never exclude decompression illness because of what may appear to be a safe dive<br />
according to the tables or computer.<br />
Signs and Symptoms<br />
Although these usually occur within six hours of diving, they may develop 24 to 48 hours<br />
after the dive, or even later if there is altitude exposure after prolonged diving.<br />
Decompression illness is frequently accompanied by general malaise (feeling unwell)<br />
and extreme fatigue.<br />
Although the symptoms of DCI sometimes disappear spontaneously, particularly if<br />
oxygen is breathed, medical evaluation and recompression are required to minimize<br />
tissue damage and later recurrence of symptoms.<br />
Common Signs and Symptoms of DCI<br />
Chest, torso, or back pain<br />
Dizziness<br />
Extreme fatigue<br />
Headaches<br />
Malaise<br />
Other Signs and Symptoms of DCI<br />
Blood in stools<br />
Blotchy skin<br />
Confusion<br />
Convulsions<br />
Coughing<br />
Death<br />
Difficulty breathing<br />
Difficulty passing urine<br />
Hearing loss<br />
Lack of coordination<br />
Nausea<br />
Numbness/tingling sensations<br />
Pain/discomfort at or near a joint<br />
Weakness<br />
Itchy<br />
Loss of balance<br />
Loss of bladder/bowel control<br />
Paralysis<br />
Personality change<br />
Rash<br />
Ringing in ears<br />
Impaired consciousness<br />
Speech disturbances<br />
Visual disturbances<br />
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