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Air Embolism

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Air Embolism Prevention

Prevention of air embolism includes:

Follow dive tables.
Never dive alone.
Do not drink alcohol when diving.
Avoid medications that impair judgment:

Sedatives
Tranquilizers
Medications for anxiety
Narcotic pain medications

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Related Conditions

Decompression illness
Pulmonary embolism
Scuba injuries

Breathing difficulty
Chest pain

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Last Updated: Sep 6, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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