An arterial gas embolism is treated with resuscitation, oxygen, and recompression. Any associated injuries such as a pneumothorax are often treated secondary to the recompression therapy. Some divers are fortunate enough to simply require bed rest and oxygen while others require more complex treatments.
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How is an arterial gas embolism (AGE) treated?
- Dive Medicine
- Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE)