Sentences with phrase «caused decompression»

Formation of gas bubbles in the bloodstream on ascent from deep dives is known to cause decompression sickness, or «the bends,» a potentially life - threatening condition.

SEE a great white shark while scuba diving, and you'll want to flee, even if surfacing quickly may cause decompression sickness — the bends.

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One research group proposed that sonar might cause tiny bubbles in blood to quickly expand, damaging organs in something similar to decompression sickness.

9 If you are ever exposed to the vacuum of space without a suit on, don't hold your breath: Sudden decompression would cause your lungs to rupture.

Biologists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found bone damage consistent with decompression sickness, caused by nitrogen bubbles in the blood as an animal surfaces too quickly.

Chiropractor, Dr. Ken Brassington, explains the two most common causes for disc herniations and how the chiropractic team at Physio Logic uses Flexion Distraction Decompression to treat this kind of injury.

Your problem is caused by decompression valve problem in 650 engines prior June 2012.

Although surgical decompression is rarely needed, destruction of the vertebrae can cause vertebral instability with secondary compression; in this case, decompressive surgery and stabilization may be indicated.2

This individual requested to cover, must have attended the hyperbaric medicine course, understand emergency decompression and signs and symptoms that would cause immediate concern.