Document ID (ISN) | 22768 |
CIS number |
75-776 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0042-4021 - Verkehrsmedizin und ihre Grenzgebiete |
Year |
1974 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Thierfeldt P. |
Title |
Risks of traumatic incidents in simulated low-pressure ascents in decompression chamber, their prevention and treatment |
Original title |
Zwischenfälle bei Unterdruckkammeraufstiegen, deren Vorbeugung und Behandlung [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
1974, Vol.21, No.7, p.230-236. |
Abstract |
The author considers the possibilities of decompression-chamber accidents due to lack of oxygen, low pressure or variations in air pressure. Barotrauma of ear and nasal sinuses, observed in 10% of the cases examined, is the most frequent accident, followed by pre-collapse and collapse due to hypoxia, decompression disturbances and altitude meteorism at heights between 10,000 and 12,000m. Reference is made to the possibility of aero-odontalgia, hypocapnia and vomiting into the respirator. Prevention and treatment. Importance of psychological aspects when conducting simulated ascent tests and necessity for employing experienced personnel for this purpose. |
Descriptors (primary) |
low-pressure chamber tests; health hazards; negative pressure; decompression |
Descriptors (secondary) |
decompression otitis; decompression sickness; hypocapnia; hypoxia; barotrauma |
Document type |
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Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Hypobaric pressure
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