Managing Expectations with Decompression Sickness: What Every Diver Needs to Know!

This presentation will review the many issues related to Decompression Sickness (DCS) An overview detailing the current understanding of what DCS is, as well as recognition of an injured diver will be discussed. Treatment options will be discussed: including both prehospital as well as the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. An overview of ways each of us potentially lower our risk for DCS will also be presented.

Boston Sea Rovers
Boston Sea Rovers