A 30-year-old diver presents as triage level 2 with joint pain, dizziness, and leg weakness 20 minutes after rapid ascent. Oxygen saturation is 97%,

Question

A 30-year-old diver presents as triage level 2 with joint pain, dizziness, and leg weakness 20 minutes after rapid ascent. Oxygen saturation is 97%, and neurologic exam shows decreased strength in both legs. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Decompression sickness

Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

High-altitude cerebral edema

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Nitrogen narcosis

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Simple muscle strain

Decompression sickness — ABEM Board MCQ

A 30-year-old diver presents as triage level 2 with joint pain, dizziness, and leg weakness 20 minutes after rapid ascent. Oxygen saturation is 97%, and neurologic exam shows decreased strength in both legs. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?