Subject: Me
Issue: Binocular Diplopia
Discussion reason: For academic research
Event: After 3 days diving with University field school within minutes of last dive quickly presenting binocular diplopia. Unresolved 2 days on.
The Dives: 9 in three days . 4 in excess of 100 feet . All others 50 maximum with average 30 feet. Nixtox 30 on deep dives all within air tables no decompression, minimum 5 minute stops on deep dives.
Medical Intervention: called DAN. ER visit with CT scan and MRI both negative save sinusitis and minimal mastoiditis. Opthomologist tomorrow. Treatment so far antibiotics and steroids.
Diver background: 68yoa, 50+ years diving, Instructor for various agencies, NOAA trained in all extended range diving skills, paramedic/tactical EMT, single previous barotrauma partially resolved facial baropharesis , good health, active.
Considerations: sinus issues causing unusual use of Val salva to clear ( causative issue in my opinion)
Opinions?
I will update progress
Mike
Issue: Binocular Diplopia
Discussion reason: For academic research
Event: After 3 days diving with University field school within minutes of last dive quickly presenting binocular diplopia. Unresolved 2 days on.
The Dives: 9 in three days . 4 in excess of 100 feet . All others 50 maximum with average 30 feet. Nixtox 30 on deep dives all within air tables no decompression, minimum 5 minute stops on deep dives.
Medical Intervention: called DAN. ER visit with CT scan and MRI both negative save sinusitis and minimal mastoiditis. Opthomologist tomorrow. Treatment so far antibiotics and steroids.
Diver background: 68yoa, 50+ years diving, Instructor for various agencies, NOAA trained in all extended range diving skills, paramedic/tactical EMT, single previous barotrauma partially resolved facial baropharesis , good health, active.
Considerations: sinus issues causing unusual use of Val salva to clear ( causative issue in my opinion)
Opinions?
I will update progress
Mike