Publications by authors named "Salvador Cordero-Romero"
Introduction: In Yucatán, Mexico, during the sea cucumber season fishermen dive intensely to obtain good catches but are often at risk of decompression sickness (DCS). We present a single case fatality.
Objective: We analyzed the clinical course, medical assessment and recompression treatment plan of an untrained fisherman.
Article Synopsis
- The study found that diving fishermen in the Yucatán Peninsula face a higher risk of decompression sickness (DCS) compared to other divers, primarily due to their focus on harvesting high-value species like sea cucumbers.
- A review of 233 treatments for DCS among 166 fishermen from 2014 to 2016 revealed that most had a history of DCS, with musculoskeletal pain being the most common symptom.
- The research suggests that understanding the fishing practices and motivations of these divers could help reduce health risks and inform regulations related to diving safety.