Signs and Symptoms
Below is a summary comparison of the signs and symptoms of DCI arising from its two components: Decompression Sickness and Arterial Gas Embolism. A more detailed account of the signs and symptoms of Decompression Sickness can be found here.
Decompression sickness | Arterial Gas Embolism | |
---|---|---|
Signs | ||
Skin rash | Bloody froth from mouth or nose | |
Paralysis, muscle weakness | Paralysis or weakness | |
Difficulty in urinating | Convulsions | |
Confusion, personality changes, bizarre behaviour | Unconsciousness | |
Loss of memory, tremors | No breathing | |
Staggering | Death | |
Collapse or unconsciousness | ||
Symptoms | ||
Fatigue | Dizziness | |
Skin itch | Blurring of Vision | |
Pain in joints or muscles | Areas of decreased sensation | |
Dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears | Chest pain | |
Numbness, tingling and paralysis | Disorientation | |
Shortness of breath |
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