Any pointers to nerve regeneration sites?

[Hugh B. Maynard]

That's interesting. A 6A is not standard treatment for decompression sickness and can actually be counterproductive - if bubbles are present, they can grow with the added nitrogen uptake. Still, 120 minutes of O2 afterward should make a significant dent in that. You didn't mention what symptoms she had before she started treatment. You said she couldn't walk afterward; did this happen gradually in the chamber, or all at once?

Best regards,
DDM

My mistake, I looked up the doctor's report from Mexico and It was table 6 and not 6a that was used
in Playa Del Carmen.

Carolyn was having increasing difficulty in walking but could walk with a little assistance into the
chamber office but continued to deteriorate during the treatment rather than improving as expected.
After the treatment she was immobile from the waist down. Hips and legs felt numb but she could feel
tingling and some touching. She was able to flex muscles, lift knees slightly, move feet from side to side
some but not forward and back. Unable to bear weight and no bladder or bowel control. She had a
catheter in place.

Thanks.

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

Thanks Hugh. That is an interesting and very unusual symptom progression. Although there are definitely cases where DCS symptoms can worsen during treatment, you said her dive was relatively benign and her initial symptoms were, going by your description, mild. The good news is that she is still improving and will probably continue to do so. Is there a diving physician following her progress?

Best regards,
DDM

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