5-Minute Clinical Consult : Decompression Sickness

Decompression Sickness

Epidemiology

Predominant age: 20–29 years (although there is a trend toward increased susceptibility with increase in age, especially over age 42)
Predominant sex: Male (although no evidence suggests increased male susceptibility)

Incidence 2/10,000 dives

Prevalence <1% even in high-density diving areas and areas of caisson work

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