Having treated many patients over the years DCI denial is a real factor in divers.

A medical cliche is that "common things are common, rare things rare".

If you have been diving the week before and develop a joint pain, tingling, fatigue or numbness, then do not assume it is anything other than DCI.

It will not be a rare neurological illness; it is most likely to be a bend.

It's not that you have wrenched your shoulder lifting kit; assume it's a bend.

It's probably not a rare tropical bug; assume it's a bend.

Until proven otherwise.

Due to the nature and unpredictability of nitrogen out of solution in the body, DCI must be treated as an emergency and treated quickly

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