title: Decompression sickness following altitude-chamber training.
abstract: Decompression sickness (DCS) is one of several dysbarisms (medical conditions resulting from a change in atmospheric pressure) that can be encountered by the Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical provider. DCS can present with several different manifestations. The authors present the case of a 23-year-old Airman who presented with vague neurologic symptoms following altitude-chamber training. They discuss the care of casualties with DCS and its implications for SOF.
authors.forename: Nicholas M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Studer
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Puskar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001273:Atmosphere Exposure Chambers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D055815:Young Adult