Decreased pulmonary diffusing capacity of divers over a 6-year period.

Non-smoking, male, professional firemen divers (n = 15) underwent two pulmonary function tests (PFT) separated by 6 years. Measured data were compared to European Coal Steel Community recommended reference values to permit cross-sectional and then longitudinal study. Higher vital capacity (VC; P < 0.

Pulmonary function of a firemen-diver population: a longitudinal study.

Non smoking, male professional firemen-divers (n = 20) underwent two pulmonary function tests (PFT) separated by 8-9 years. Measured data were compared to European Coal Steel Community recommended reference values to permit cross-sectional and then longitudinal studies. Higher vital capacity (VC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1; both P < 0.

[Personal experience in hyperbaric oxygenation in decompression accidents].

We are confronted with a considerable failure rate in the treatment of neurological decompression accidents. Facing the relatively poor knowledge about the physiopathological mechanisms involved, we present results obtained with our own treatment procedures. It consists mainly of a maximized oxygen therapy.

[EEG recorded after effort in triathletes. Influence of prior inhalation of hyperbaric oxygen].

Quantitative EEG was recorded during 3 sessions, once a week, in 10 high-level amateur triathletes, who regularly competed in triathlon. At each session, the EEG was recorded 15 min after a submaximal exercise test. During the second session, the exercise test came immediately after 30 min of hyperbaric oxygenation (100% oxygen at 2 atmosphere absolute pressure).