Understanding Treatment Options and Costs for Decompression Sickness
Treatment for decompression sickness? I apologize, but I am preparing a report on decompression sickness. If you are unavailable to respond, that's okay. I would like to inquire about the treatment protocols for decompression sickness and the associated costs. Thank you, and...
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Introduction: In the early days, due to a lack of understanding of decompression sickness (DCS), various names were used based on observed conditions. For example, workers in underwater caissons frequently exhibited symptoms, leading to the term "caisson disease." Addit...[Read More] Understanding Treatment Options and Costs for Decompression Sickness
The Impact of Temperature Regulation on Diving Safety and Hypothermia
What is the impact of temperature regulation on diving? The greatest concern while diving is hypothermia. I would like to inquire about the mechanisms by which temperature regulation affects diving.
Dr. Lin Zhengyan reply Diving Medicine
Hello, Chinmao: Hypothermia is caused by the body being exposed to an environment where the heat lost exceeds the heat produced. If this condition persists, it can lead to a decrease in the core body temperature of the individual, ultimately resulting in hypothermia. Hypothermia ...[Read More] The Impact of Temperature Regulation on Diving Safety and Hypothermia
Understanding Spinal Decompression Sickness and Hyperbaric Treatment Options
Spinal decompression syndrome In Taiwan, hospitals that offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy for spinal decompression disease primarily use USN-table 6 and USN-table 6A, or other treatment tables. Thank you for your inquiry.
Dr. Lin Zhengyan reply Diving Medicine
Hello, Little Fish: (1) In Taiwan, hospitals that offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy include: (1) Northern Taiwan: National Defense Medical Center Keelung Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital, Mackay Memorial Hospital in Tamsui, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei Veterans...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Decompression Sickness and Hyperbaric Treatment Options
Essential Care Tips for Treating Motorcycle Burn Injuries
I have a burn? I burned my left foot last night (August 25, 90) with the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle. The burn area is quite large. I immediately applied ice, and today it doesn't hurt; it appears brown with only a small blister. What specific precautions should I take movi...
Dr. Lin Zhengyan reply Diving Medicine
1. You can apply burn ointment or anti-inflammatory cream. 2. Do not pop blisters to avoid infection. 3. Keep the burn area clean to prevent contamination. 4. If the burn area is red, swollen, hot, or painful, please go to the hospital for treatment.[Read More] Essential Care Tips for Treating Motorcycle Burn Injuries
Understanding Decompression Sickness Symptoms for Tunnel Workers
Symptoms of decompression sickness? Doctor Lin, could you please clarify whether working in an underground tunnel for a year could lead to the onset of decompression sickness (also known as "the bends") after that year? If decompression sickness has a latent period, cou...
Dr. Lin Zhengyan reply Diving Medicine
Hello Mr. Chang: Decompression sickness (DCS), commonly known as "the bends," occurs when individuals work in high-pressure environments (greater than one atmosphere). Prolonged exposure to high-pressure air causes the body tissues to dissolve significant amounts of n...[Read More] Understanding Decompression Sickness Symptoms for Tunnel Workers
Understanding Chest Pain: Insights from Diving Medicine
Chest pain Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I was involved in a car accident and experienced a chest impact, but I did not feel any pain at that time. Recently, I have been frequently feeling chest tightness and pain under my left rib, which becomes more pronounced after eating. ...
Dr. Lin Zhengyan reply Diving Medicine
Chest pain can arise from pathological changes in various tissues from the head, chest, and abdomen, as well as from the skin, muscles, bones, and deep organs. Pain originating from superficial skin or musculoskeletal lesions is transmitted to the central nervous system via the p...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Insights from Diving Medicine