Pulse oximeter to detect peripheral oxygen saturation in underwater rebreather ECCR diver: a preliminary study.
Undersea Hyperb Med
; 46(1): 1-6, 2019.
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| ID: mdl-31154680
ABSTRACT
Hypoxia is one of the main problems an underwater diver may have to face. The probability of experiencing hypoxia is related to the type of dive and the equipment used. Hypoxia in diving is a potentially fatal event for the diver, as it can lead to the loss of brain functions and consequently to the loss of breathing control, all in the absence of specific premonitory symptoms. It is a risk that may be encountered more frequently by divers who use a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR). For those who use this type of equipment, hypoxia is usually the most frequent cause of death [1]. Our study was aimed at the detection of peripheral oxygen saturation in order to identify, in the future, a preclinical hypoxic condition. We combined the use of pulse oximetry with two forehead sensors on an underwater diver subject who was using an electronic closed-circuit rebreather (ECCR). Despite the known limits of this method and the preliminary status of these findings [2], the recorded data show a clear validity in the use of pulse oximetry in immersion for the detection of peripheral oxygen saturation. In the future, the pulse oximeter could become part of the instrumentation of the diver who uses CCR gear. The device could easily be implemented in these rebreathers. The possibility of being able to perform a basic instrumental analysis means that the diver can become more quickly aware of imminent hypoxia, characterized by the absence of clearly identifiable warning symptoms, and can put in place all the correct procedures for an emergency ascent, avoiding serious consequences.
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Assunto principal:
Oxigênio
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Oximetria
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Mergulho
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Desenho de Equipamento
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Hipóxia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article