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Does any one know of any links between (or references to) decompression sickness
and general anesthetics ?

	 A friend of mine recently had a bend after a 'normal' dive to 60m (short
bottom time, no decompression omitted, Bridge II computer, nitrox used for the
stops). About an hour after the dive he had pins and needles plus a feeling of
coldness in his left leg, arm and cheek bone. He was recompressed successfully
and appeared to be 'cured'.
	
	Two weeks later in underwent an operation on his right elbow to remove
some pins following an accident sometime ago. About 12 hours after coming out of
the anesthetic, the symptoms of his bend returned only much worse this time and
accompanied by blinding headaches and dizziness. Over a period of four weeks the
symptoms have not eased.
	
	Medical tests such as a brain scan and taking fluid from the spinal cord
appear to be normal, and the medical profession appear to be at a loss about
what is happening.

	Several UK divers seem to remember reading about a similar case somewhere
but can't locate any reference, does anyone else know of a similar case or any
references that maybe of help.

			Thanks, Russell Carter, Cave Diving Group (U.K.)

	

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