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Inner Ear Decompression SicknessAka: Inner Ear DCS

Pathophysiology
1. Scuba Diving related injury
2. Similar mechanism to other Decompression Sickness
See Also
1. Decompression Sickness
2. Neurologic Decompression Sickness
Symptoms
1. Vertigo
2. Nausea
3. Emesis
4. Nystagmus
5. Tinnitus
Differential Diagnosis
1. Inner ear barotrauma
Management
1. See Decompression Sickness Management
References

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