TY - JOUR PY - 1992// TI - Initial evaluation of the diving accident victim JO - Journal of the Florida Medical Association A1 - Gallagher, T. J. SP - 614 EP - 615 VL - 79 IS - 9 N2 - 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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