| 감압병 환자 치료의 임상적 고찰 |
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김우정 |
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제주대학교병원 응급의학과 |
| Recompression Therapy in Decompression Sickness |
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Woo-Jeong Kim |
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Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Cheju National University, Jeju 690-756, Korea |
Correspondence:
Woo-Jeong Kim, Email: gurum21@cnuh.org
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| Abstract |
Purpose
Decompression sickness (DCS) is a spectrum of clinical illness that result from the formation of small bubbles of nitrogen gas in the blood and tissue. The purpose of this study was to find the characteristics of DCS in Jeju.
Methods
A total of 44 cases that were treated with recompression therapy for DCS in Cheju National University Hospital from February 2002 to May 2005 were reviewed retrospectively. According to professional diving, professional group (n=27) and non-professional group (n=17) were compared. Also, according to DCS type, DCS type I group (n=21) and DCS type II group (n=17) were compared.
Results
Non-professional group showed a higher incidence of male, younger mean age, shorter time from symptom to treatment, and fewer No. of recompression therapy than did the professional group. There were no significant differences between DCS type I group and DCS type II group.
Conclusion
For proper diagnosis and treatment for DCS, more support of authorities and researches were needed. |
| Key Words:
Decompression Sickness, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Recompression Therapy |
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