Delayed-Onset Arterial Gas Embolism After Underwater Egress Training

This case is one of only two AGEs reported with symptom onset occurring after 10 min of surfacing from depth to be published. AGE at depths between 1-2 m has only been reported on three other occasions, and dysbarism injuries during UET are also exceedingly rare. This case demonstrates a situation in which all three events occurred, highlighting the need for increased awareness and clinical consideration of delayed AGE in similar scenarios despite the commonly held belief that AGEs do not occur outside of 10 min of surfacing. Harvey SE, Reynolds RP, Fisher JF. Delayed-onset arterial gas embolism after underwater egress training. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2024; 95(11):867-870.