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Arterial gas embolism (AGE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving and certain medical procedures. There are currently no well-defined criteria to diagnose AGE. Emergency physicians often find themselves facing a decision whether or not a patient with dive-related symptoms has an AGE and needs to be transferred to a hyperbaric facility...
Emergency medical services physicians and medical directors of EMS systems need not be certified divers but should have a fundamental knowledge of dive‐related physiology and hazards. Based on the number of active divers, the ease of global transportation, and the relative availability of water environments, health care providers are likely to encounter patients suffering injuries from diving activities...
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