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A general term to describe a physical injury caused by a change in pressure.
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Trauma due to pneumatic pressure. Too high pneumatic pressure can cause a bowel perforation mainly in the colon during an endoscopic examination.
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| barotrauma |
Injuries caused to humans by water pressure. Occurs to divers and snorkellers.
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| barotrauma |
a traumatic exposure to an extreme change in the pressure on the middle and inner ear, such as in diving accidents.
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| barotrauma |
Injury to the middle ear caused by a rapid change in pressure. May result when ears aren't cleared on a descent.
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