Acute Conditions
When scuba diving, additional oxygen and nitrogen dissolve in body tissues the additional oxygen is consumed by the tissues, but the excess nitrogen must be washed out by the blood during decompression.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced as a byproduct of combustion. Poisoning occurs by inhalation, either accidentally or intentionally (suicide attempt). CO poisoning is responsible for an estimated 40,000 emergency department...
Air or gas embolism occurs when gas bubbles enter arteries, veins and/or capillaries. This results in reduced blood flow and poor oxygen delivery to the areas supplied by the affected circulation. If not fatal, gas embolism can result in severe,...