Pulmonary barotrauma in divers vs procedures initiated by emergency medical personel

Introduction: Pulmonary barotrauma consists in the damage of pulmonary tissues resulting from pressure differences in the body and the surroundings. Barotrauma may occur during diver's ascent with a held breath.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Krukowska Martyna, Jańczuk Katarzyna, Ślifirczyk Anna, Kowalenko Marta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Polish Hyperbaric Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/phr-2015-0021