Anest. intenziv. Med. 2006;17(4):213-214

Death of a novice scuba diver after sudden emergence from a 5-meter depth - case reportIntesive Care Medicine - Case Report

M. Votýpka1, V. ©rámek1, P. Nohel1, J. Vítovec2, L. Groch2, O. Hlinomaz2
1 Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicíny, Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny v Brně
2 I. interní kardioangiologická klinika, Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny v Brně

We describe the fatal case of a scuba diver after emerging from a 5-meter depth while breathholding. He sustained a fatal pulmonary barotrauma accompanied by air embolism into the brain and coronary vessels. He subsequently developed ARDS and severe cardiomyopathy. On the 33rd day after the accident the patient died with symptoms of a severe sepsis.

Keywords: pulmonary barotrauma; air embolism; ARDS; severe sepsis

Published: August 1, 2006  Show citation

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Votýpka M, ©rámek V, Nohel P, Vítovec J, Groch L, Hlinomaz O. Death of a novice scuba diver after sudden emergence from a 5-meter depth - case report. Anest. intenziv. Med. 2006;17(4):213-214.
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