Cerebral air embolism in asthmatic scuba divers in a swimming pool.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Significant shallow-water injuries can occur in scuba divers, even in swimming pools. Two asthmatic patients are presented who sustained cerebral air emboli during Scuba classes in a swimming pool. Such injuries may be more common in asthmatics. Asthma is a contraindication to Scuba diving.
Medical subject headings
- Asthma
- Diving
- Embolism, Air
- Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis