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Background
- Occurs when air is not added to facemask during scuba diving descent
Clinical Features
Mild barotrauma to a diver caused by mask squeeze
Differential Diagnosis
Diving Emergencies
- Barotrauma of descent
- Barotrauma of ascent
- At depth injuries
Workup
Management
- Dependant on presentation, generally supportive care
Disposition
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