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  • Title: Initial evaluation of the diving accident victim.
    Author: Gallagher TJ.
    Journal: J Fla Med Assoc; 1992 Sep; 79(9):614-5. PubMed ID: 1431791.
    Abstract:
    Diving accidents include air embolism and decompression sickness. Both require early stabilization and initiation of therapy before transfer to a definitive medical center for recompression therapy. Initial treatment consists of hydration, oxygen therapy and often steroids and antithrombosis therapy. Symptoms must be separated from other related conditions including myocardial infarction.
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