Treatment Tables

Question 1

TT5 O2:Air periods

Answer 1

20:5

Question 2

TT5 descent, descent rate

Answer 2

:3 descent, 20fpm

Question 3

TT5 Periods

Answer 3

2 O2 periods at 60’, up from 60fsw to 30fsw @ 1fpm, 1 O2 period at 30fsw, up from 30fsw to surface @ 1fpm

Question 4

TT5 Extensions

Answer 4

can be extended 2 periods @ 30fsw (20:5). No air break needed between O2 periods or for ascent.

Question 5

TT5 Tender Considerations

Answer 5

Breathe 100% O2 during ascent from 30fsw to surface.

Question 6

TT5 Tender w/ Previous Hyperbaric Exposure

Answer 6

Additional 20 mins of O2 required prior to ascent

Question 7

TT5 ascent rate

Answer 7

1fpm

Question 8

Treatment of Type I DCS, complete relief in :10 at 60 feet?

Answer 8

TT5 (sup may use TT6)

Question 9

If a complete Neuro was not done BEFORE recompression, treat as Type ___ ?

Answer 9

Type II DCS - TT6

Question 10

All chamber occupants can breathe O2 @ ___fsw and shallower without locking in additional ppl

Answer 10

45 fsw

Question 11

When deeper than __fsw at least 1 chamber occupant must breathe air.

Answer 11

45 fsw

Question 12

If necessary, Tenders may repeat TT5, TT6 or TT6A within __ hr SI if O2 is breathed at 30 fsw or shallower.

Answer 12

18 hr

Question 13

Use of Treatment Gas may be used when recompression deeper than __fsw is required.

Answer 13

60 fsw - nte 165fsw 25:5 periods

Question 14

Treatment Gas should have a PPO2 between ___ and ___ ata at treatment depth.

Answer 14

1.5 - 3.0 ata

Question 15

High Oxygen mixtures may substituted for 100% O2 at 60 fsw and shallower on TT__, TT__, and TT__?

Answer 15

TT4, TT7, and TT8

Question 16

CNS O2 Toxicity in chamber

Answer 16

Off O2, :15 mins after Sx subside, resume at POI

Question 17

2nd CNS O2 Tox in chamber -or- if 1st is convulsion ?

Answer 17

Off O2, after symptoms subsided, up 10 feet at 1 fpm. For convulsion, travel when pt is relaxed and breathing normally. Resume O2 at shallower depth.

Question 18

3rd CNS O2 Tox -or- 2nd Convulsion ?

Answer 18

Consult DMO

Question 19

Tenders on TT4, TT7, & TT8 should have a __hr SI

Answer 19

48 hr

Question 20

Tenders on TT5, TT6, TT6A, TT1A, TT2A, & TT3 should have a __hr SI before dives requiring decompression stops

Answer 20

24 hr

Question 21

Pt’s treated on a TT5 should remain at the chamber facility for __hrs

Answer 21

2 hrs

Question 22

Pt’s treated for Type II DCS or had TT6 for Type I, remain at chamber facility for __hrs

Answer 22

6 hrs

Question 23

All Pt’s should remain within __mins travel time to the chamber facility for __hrs.

Answer 23

60 mins, 24 hrs

Question 24

Tenders should remain at the facility for __hr after completing a treatment.

Answer 24

1 hr

Question 25

Tenders who completed a TT__, TT__ or TT__ should remain within 60 mins travel time to the chamber facility for 24 hrs.

Answer 25

TT4, TT7, TT8

Question 26

Tenders on TT4, 7 & 8 should not fly for __ hrs

Answer 26

72 hrs

Question 27

Pt's who have been treated for DCS or AGE and have complete relief should not fly for __ hrs after Tx.

Answer 27

72 hrs

Question 28

All tender O2 breathing times are conducted at __ fsw

Answer 28

30 fsw

Question 29

Tender O2 - TT6 up to 1 extension @ 60 or 30 fsw

Answer 29

:30 mins

Question 30

Tender O2 - TT6 more than 1 extension

Answer 30

:60 mins

Question 31

Tender O2 - TT6A up to 1 extension @ 60 or 30 fsw

Answer 31

:60 mins

Question 32

Tender O2 - TT6A more than 1 extension

Answer 32

:90 mins

Question 33

When is the only time a pt should be kept awake during treatment?

Answer 33

During O2 periods deeper than 30 fsw

Question 34

What are the air tables?

Answer 34

1A, 2A & 3

Question 35

What is TT5 used for?

Answer 35

Type I, Asymptomatic Omitted D, Unresolved symptoms following in-water recompression, follow up treatments, CO poisoning, Gas gangrene

Question 36

On TT5, begin a _____ after arriving at 60 fsw

Answer 36

Neuro

Question 37

If any neurological abnormalities are found after a Neuro at 60 fsw, treat using TT__?

Answer 37

TT6

Question 38

What is TT6 used for?

Answer 38

AGE, Type II, Type I w/out complete relief in :10 @ 60 fsw, No neuro completed prior to recompression, Cutis Marmorata, Severe CO poisn, Cyanaide poisn, Asymptomatic Omitted D, Symptomatic Blowup, Recurrence of Sx shallower than 60fsw

Question 39

What is a TT4 used for?

Answer 39

When a Pt would receive additional benefit at depth of significant relief, nte 165fsw. Time at depth between 30-120 mins, based on Pt response.

Question 40

If a shift from TT6A to TT4 is contemplated, consult _____

Answer 40

DMO before the shift

Question 41

What is TT7 used for ?

Answer 41

an extension @ 60fsw of TT6, 6A or 4 (or any other nonstandard TT) - Heroic Measure - min 12 hrs @ 60fsw including time spent from TT6, 6A or 4

Question 42

How many tenders need to be present for TT7?

Answer 42

2 Tenders available (need not be in chamber at same time) 3 for severely ill Pts. May be locked in & out as required.

Question 43

What is TT8 used for?

Answer 43

Deep Uncontrolled Ascents when more than 60 mins of Deco missed. Compress to DOR nte 225 fsw. Schedule is same as TT7

Question 44

What is TT9 used for?

Answer 44

HBO Therapy, 90 mins O2 @ 45 fsw. -Residual Sx after initial Tx of AGE/DCS, Selected cases of CO or Cyanide Poison, Smoke inhalation, Wound Tx by DMO

Question 45

What depth does TT1A start?

Answer 45

100fsw - Air table

Question 46

What depth does TT2A start?

Answer 46

165fsw - Air table

Question 47

What depth does TT3 start?

Answer 47

165fsw - Air table

Question 48

TT6 & TT6A can be extended how?

Answer 48

2 periods @ 60fsw (20:5) or 2 periods @ 30fsw (60:15) -or- both

Question 49

How long do you have to assess a Pt after compressing to 60fsw for AGE/DCS?

Answer 49

:20 mins - Unchanged or Worsening Sx? DOR nte 165fsw - TT6A

Question 50

Adequate urine output is ___cc/kg/hr

Answer 50

0.5cc/kg/hr

Question 51

IV rate is ___to___ cc/hour

Answer 51

75-100 cc/hr

Question 52

For In-water Recompression, follow TT__ as close as possible

Answer 52

TT1A

Question 53

Use In-water recompression as a last resort, when no chamber on site, and when can't reach a chamber within __-___hrs

Answer 53

12-24 hrs

Question 54

What is a TT3 for?

Answer 54

serious Sx where O2 cannot be used. Use TT3 if Sx are relieved within :30 mins @ 165 fsw. Sx not releived within :30 mins @ 165fsw, use TT4