A CRITICAL CASE

THE DIVER

A 60-year-old male in good general health with no significant medical history

THE DIVER’S EXPERIENCE

Advanced Nitrox Certified

THE TRIP

Liveaboard diving holiday to Coron, Philippines

THE DIVES

Multiple air dives over three consecutive days, with safety stops completed on each dive

DIVE PROFILES

ONSET OF SYMPTOMS

1. Upon exiting the water, the diver took a warm shower and within 10 minutes he immediately noted progressive numbness and weakness of both lower extremities, which commenced on the lower left leg and progressed up towards