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> I am by no means an expert on the subject. However, I crew on a dive boat > in long Island NY. If we have a case of D.C.S we Emediatly put the Diver on > oxygen, administer asperin, and lots- I mean Lots, of water to rehidrate the > victim. Most cases the "hit" clears up or is eleviated. Most cases of skin > hits clear up with-in the first hour. 1- The asperin helps the pain and > comforts the diver more. > 2- Asperin thins the blood stream letting the treatment "take" quicker and > better. > > Dive safe: > Chris Friel............................................. > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@terra.net'. > Send subscription/archive requests to `techdiver-request@terra.net'. Aspirin has been recommended against as a treatment for DCI because it can mask the developing systmes, thus interefering with correct diagnosis and treatment. It has been suggested as a *prophylactic* because it interferes with the clotting process; hindering it. It does not *thin the blood* and is not suggested that this aspect of it's activity would assist in *treatment* of DCI. The suitable dose for prophylaxis is that given to little old ladies with arthritis (like my gran) - *very* low. Chronic aspirin abuse leads to intestinal disorders. So far as I am aware, there has been no clinical evidence for a prophylactic effect of aspirin, nor have them been any demonstrable side effects under pressure. I however, avoid pills whenever possible. DCI I can survive, depth induced stupidity I may not. Jason
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