Posterior vitreal detachment in decompression illness—case report and discussion

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 637.e5-637.e6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Dan-Goor ◽  
Riaz Asaria ◽  
Bill Borthwick ◽  
Oliver Firth ◽  
Ian Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Decompression Illness

Is decompression illness possible during hyperbaric therapy? A case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-285
Author(s):  
C. Gariel ◽  
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B. Delwarde ◽  
S. Beroud ◽  
R. Soldner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Decompression Illness ◽  
Hyperbaric Therapy

Abdominal decompression illness following repetitive diving: a case report and review of the literature

2019 ◽  
pp. 211-215
Author(s):  
Peter Beale ◽  
Levi Kitchen ◽  
W.R. Graf ◽  
M.E. Fenton ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
The Body ◽  
Decompression Illness ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hyperbaric Chamber ◽  
Foreign National ◽  
Biochemical Effects ◽  
Elapsed Time ◽  
Nitrogen Bubbles ◽  
Abdominal Decompression

The complete pathophysiology of decompression illness is not yet fully understood. What is known is that the longer a diver breathes pressurized air at depth, the more likely nitrogen bubbles are to form once the diver returns to surface [1]. These bubbles have varying mechanical, embolic and biochemical effects on the body. The symptoms produced can be as mild as joint pain or as significant as severe neurologic dysfunction, cardiopulmonary collapse or death. Once clinically diagnosed, decompression illness must be treated rapidly with recompression therapy in a hyperbaric chamber. This case report involves a middle-aged male foreign national who completed three dives, all of which incurred significant bottom time (defined as: “the total elapsed time from the time the diver leaves the surface to the time he/she leaves the bottom)” [2]. The patient began to develop severe abdominal and back pain within 15 minutes of surfacing from his final dive. This case is unique, as his presentation was very concerning for other medical catastrophes that had to be quickly ruled out, prior to establishing the diagnosis of severe decompression illness. After emergency department resuscitation, labs and imaging were obtained; abdominal decompression illness was confirmed by CT, revealing a significant abdominal venous gas burden.

scholarly journals Neurological decompression illness in a Japanese breath-hold diver: a case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (10) ◽  
pp. 757-761
Author(s):  
Ryu Matsuo ◽  
Shuji Arakawa ◽  
Yoshihiko Furuta ◽  
Yuka Kanazawa ◽  
Masahiro Kamouchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Breath Hold ◽  
Decompression Illness

scholarly journals Decompression illness with hypovolemic shock and neurological failure symptoms after two risky dives: a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. e13094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Klapa ◽  
Johannes Meyne ◽  
Wataru Kähler ◽  
Frauke Tillmans ◽  
Henning Werr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hypovolemic Shock ◽  
Decompression Illness

Chronic decompression illness cognitive dysfunction improved with hyperbaric oxygen: a case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
Kimberly R. Bradley ◽  
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Jamie L. Krassow ◽  
Michael F. Richards ◽  
Devin P. Beckstrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Pressure Effect ◽  
Cognitive Tests ◽  
Decompression Illness ◽  
Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics ◽  
Assessment Metrics ◽  
Improved Outcome

Introduction: Altitude chamber exposures are used for training to allow aircrew to experience their hypoxia and pressure effect symptoms. Decompression illness (DCI) can occur subsequent to altitude chamber training or in operational aircraft when the cabin altitude is at least 18,000 feet. Definitive emergent treatment is hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) to decrease bubble size, dissipate excess nitrogen hyperoxygenate tissue and reduce inflammation. Case report: A 27-year-old female underwent altitude chamber training to 25,000 feet. She developed tingling in both legs and left arm, headache, dizziness, malaise, then difficulty talking. She underwent two HBO2 treatments. Over the next 12 months she had paresthesia, decreased memory and cognitive function similar to symptoms seen following traumatic brain injury. She was referred 14 months after the event for evaluation. Using pre-deployment Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) and serial tests over 58 HBO2 treatments, the patient demonstrated near-return to her pre-deployment test scores. Discussion: The reason for HBO2 treatment was based on previous experience with chronic traumatic brain injury subjects where HBO2 improved outcome. The patient’s chronic neurological symptoms mimicked chronic TBI. The patient was unique in that baseline cognitive tests existed that could be used to monitor her changes during the treatment series.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Intensive Stuttering Therapy With Telepractice Follow-up: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzan Irani ◽  
Rodney Gabel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Eclectic Approach

This case report describes the positive outcome of a therapeutic intervention that integrated an intensive, residential component with follow-up telepractice for a 21 year old male who stutters. This therapy utilized an eclectic approach to intensive therapy in conjunction with a 12-month follow-up via video telepractice. The results indicated that the client benefited from the program as demonstrated by a reduction in percent stuttered syllables, a reduction in stuttering severity, and a change in attitudes and feelings related to stuttering and speaking.

A Tape-Recorded Therapy Method for Stutterers: A Case Report

1970 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryann Peins ◽  
Bernard S. Lee ◽  
W. Edward McGough
Keyword(s):  
Case Report
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