Uncontrolled Decompression - Decompression Injuries

Decompression Injuries

The following physical injuries may be associated with decompression incidents:

  • Hypoxia is the most serious risk associated with decompression, especially as it may go undetected or incapacitate the aircrew.
  • Barotrauma: an inability to equalize pressure in internal air spaces such as the middle ear or gastrointestinal tract, or more serious injury such as a burst lung.
  • Decompression sickness.
  • Physical trauma caused by the violence of explosive decompression, which can turn people and loose objects into projectiles.
  • Altitude sickness
  • Frostbite or hypothermia from exposure to freezing cold air at high altitude.

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