Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Case Studies and Review

There is a dearth of studies in undersea and hyperbaric medicine (UHM), likely due to the limited number of clinicians currently specializing in UHM. Due to the high-consequence nature of diving and the effects of pressure on the human body, medical clearance is of the utmost importance. Despite all efforts to mitigate the possibilities of dive maladies, divers occasionally succumb to the effects of prolonged submersion. This article provides an in-depth look at three individuals who suffered from separate dive-related medical events. In each example, UHM was applied and successfully mitigated short and long-term medical consequences. The manuscript then reviews common and life-threatening dive maladies, with an in-depth examination of decompression strategies and diving clearance.