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Pulmonary Barotrauma
Rupture of the lung surface from increased pressure of ascent from depth. Usually due to closed glottis, pulmonary blebs or terminal airway disease. Causes arterial gas embolism, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum
See also: oxygen therapy , skin diving , Regulator 2nd Stage , Recreational Dive Planner , Body Drag |
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