Synonyms Diver’s sickness, decompression accident or illness, caisson sickness (caisson sickness)Decompression sickness occurs most frequently in diving accidents and is therefore also called diver’s sickness. The real problem with decompression sickness is that if you ascend too quickly, gas bubbles form inside the body and these then trigger the typical symptoms. Decompression sickness is divided … Diving Disease
First aid If there is a suspicion of a diving accident, the following measures should be taken, as they can be life-saving: In the first place, the alarm of the rescue services. If possible, pure oxygen should be given to the patient. If unconscious, put the patient in a shock position (as known from the … First aid | Diving Disease
Decompression sickness type II In DCS II, the brain, spinal cord and inner ear are affected. Here, it is not so much the direct formation of gas bubbles in the tissue itself that causes the damage, but rather the gas embolisms that lead to blockages in the small vessels. The damage to the brain can … Decompression sickness type II | Diving Disease
History The connection between pressure and the solubility of gases in liquids was established as early as 1670 by Robert Boyle.However, it was not until 1857 that Felix Hoppe-Seyler established the theory of gas embolism as the cause of decompression sickness. There were then further investigations on diving depth and diving time. However, it was … History | Diving Disease
Introduction Impingement syndrome of the shoulder results in a narrowing of the space between the acromion and the head of the humerus. Due to this narrowing, the structures and soft tissues that run in this space, such as tendons, muscles or bursae, become trapped, which leads to severe pain and significant movement restrictions in the … Operation of an impingement syndrome
Advantages and disadvantages of the operation An impingement syndrome of the shoulder should be treated first with pain medication, muscle relaxation, immobilization and anti-inflammatory drugs before surgical therapy is considered. If the symptoms remain after this treatment or if a bone protrusion or tendon rupture has been diagnosed using imaging techniques, surgery is a treatment … Advantages and disadvantages of the operation | Operation of an impingement syndrome