When should Treatment Table 6 be utilized?

Treatment Table 6 is specifically designed for managing arterial gas embolism (AGE) and Type 2 decompression sickness (DCS). In the context of hyperbaric medicine, AGE occurs when gas bubbles enter the arterial circulation, often due to rapid ascents or other underwater incidents. This condition can lead to severe neurological deficits and other serious complications.

Type 2 decompression sickness, on the other hand, usually involves symptoms that affect the central nervous system, lungs, or other systems, as opposed to Type 1, which primarily presents with symptoms related to joints and skin. Treatment Table 6 reflects the need for more intensive therapy and longer exposure to higher pressures to effectively address the complications associated with these conditions.

The other options focus on conditions either less severe or inappropriate for this particular treatment table. For example, Treatment Table 6 is not indicated solely for Type 1 decompression sickness, which typically requires a different approach. Similarly, asymptomatic omitted decompression and resolved symptoms following in-water recompression do not necessitate the high-pressure treatment outlined in Treatment Table 6, as these scenarios don't involve the acute and severe nature of AGE or Type 2 DCS. Therefore, utilizing Treatment Table 6 for arterial gas embolism and Type