Accident Assessment Answer: At the hospital, the evaluating physician realized that the condition of the diver could indicate decompression sickness, but also knew that the medication in the patch could produce the same symptoms. The diver was transferred to a different hospital to be treated in the chamber. The treatment did improve his condition significantly. The ultimate diagnosis was an adverse reaction to the medication. The medication he was prescribed is a commonly used medication, but as with any medication, there are potential side effects. It is imperative to discuss any potential side effects with your doctor. Whenever using a new medication, it is important to try the medication well in advance of diving. This allows time for you to assess how you are affected by the medication and whether you can function normally while taking it. Treating this diver in the chamber was appropriate, because it was not clear what was causing his symptoms. Had the diver taken the medication prior to his dive trip, he would have experienced the side effects and been able to decide if the medication was appropriate for him to take while diving.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:00:07 +0000
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