Articles by Justin Arambasick MD, Mary Jo McMullen MD John Carney EMT-P, DMT, Nick Jouriles MD
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by Justin Arambasick MD, Mary Jo McMullen MD John Carney EMT-P, DMT, Nick Jouriles MD on February 7, 2012
Decompression Sickness (DCS) is a condition caused by the change in
absorbed gas volume upon depressurization that releases gas bubbles into
tissue and vasculature (1). This process can occur in divers who
quickly arise from depth or who perform repetitive dives. The most
common presentation of DCS in shallow dives is referred to as DCS Type 1
and is characterized by localized deep joint pain.
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