In case of omitted decompression, what is the minimum treatment for a symptomatic patient?

In cases of omitted decompression, the essential treatment for a symptomatic patient is to provide appropriate hyperbaric oxygen therapy to mitigate the effects of decompression sickness. The correct answer reflects the need to administer a treatment protocol that effectively addresses the severity and type of symptoms exhibited by the patient.

The treatment schedules, specifically TT6 (Triple Therapy at 6 atmospheres), are designed for more serious cases where patients exhibit significant symptoms due to potentially severe nitrogen narcosis or other complications from omitted decompression. This level of treatment ensures that the patient receives adequate pressure exposure and oxygenation to facilitate the reduction of nitrogen bubble formation and assists in proper nitrogen elimination from the body.

In contrast, lower treatment levels like TT3 or TT4 may not provide sufficient pressure or oxygen exposure necessary for optimal recovery from severe symptoms associated with omitted decompression. Observational methods alone would likely be insufficient for symptomatic patients; immediate and appropriate hyperbaric oxygen therapy is vital for serious cases. Thus, administering TT6 is the best and most effective course of action for a symptomatic person following an incident of omitted decompression.