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by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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How do you prevent gas embolism?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    All divers should receive adequate training in the use of compressed air and a complete evaluation of fitness for diving. People with a medical history of lung cysts or spontaneous collapsed lung (pneumothorax), and those with active asthma or other lung disease must not dive, for they would be at extreme risk for gas embolism. Patients with conditions such as alcoholism and drug abuse are also discouraged from diving. Individuals with certain other medical conditions such as diabetes may be able to dive safely with careful training and supervision.

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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