http://www.fpnotebook.com/

Neurologic Decompression SicknessAka: Neurologic DCS, Cerebral DCS, Spinal Cord DCS

See Also
1. Decompression Sickness
Pathophysiology
1. Scuba Diving related injury
Symptoms: Cerebral Decompression Sickness
1. Onset
  1. Within one hour of ascent: 50%
  2. Within 6 hours of ascent: 90%
2. Most common symptoms of Neurologic DCS
  1. Numbness (59%)
  2. Pain (55%)
  3. Dizziness (27%)
  4. Severe Fatigue (25%)
  5. Headache (24%)
  6. Weakness (23%)
  7. Nausea (14%)
  8. Abnormal Gait (12%)
  9. Hypoesthesia (10%)
  10. Visual disturbance (8%)
    1. Vision Loss
    2. Diplopia
  11. Pruritus (5%)
Symptoms: Spinal Decompression Sickness (Thoracic)
1. Paresthesias and sensory loss in trunk and extremities
2. Tingling or constricting sensation around thorax
3. Ascending leg weakness
4. Low Back Pain
5. Loss of bowel or bladder control
Management
1. See Decompression Sickness Management
References

Navigation Tree

Please see the Terms and Conditions. Please also see the privacy statement regarding advertising on this page. Although access to this page is not restricted, the information found here is intended for use by medical providers. Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

This page was written by Scott Moses, MD. This page was last revised before 5/10/08, prior to consistent tracking of revision date. This page was last published on 6/1/2008. Please send comments and questions to the editor. Contact information may be found on the page About the Family Practice Notebook. These pages are best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.