
The workers would often have intense back pain that left them bent over, which is how caisson disease earned the nickname "the bends." This was due to their being rested at the start of the shift compared to being exhausted when the workday was through. The caisson workers often said that they felt well while working. These symptoms included dizzy spells, difficulty breathing, and sharp pain in the abdomen or joints. Symptoms of caisson disease were observed among bridge workers after finishing their shifts underwater and coming back to the surface. Diving as a profession can be dated back to more than 5000 years, yet diving-related diseases were not described until Paul Bert wrote about caisson disease in 1878.

Many people dive for recreation, competitive sport, commercial employment, and military training. It is enjoyed by novices and professionals alike. Outline interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication when dealing with diving, pulmonary barotrauma, and improve outcomes.ĭiving in open waters is popular.Explain the treatment and management options available for diving pulmonary barotrauma.

