Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Practice Test

What is the commonly used treatment profile for Acute Gas Embolism (AGE)?

1. US Navy table 1

2. US Navy table 4

3. US Navy table 5

4. US Navy table 6

The correct answer is: US Navy table 6

The commonly used treatment profile for Acute Gas Embolism (AGE) is indeed US Navy table 6. This treatment profile is specifically designed for conditions like AGE, which can occur due to rapid ascent during diving or other situations where gas bubbles enter the vascular system. US Navy table 6 outlines a hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol that includes multiple phases of decompression and oxygen exposure, aimed at enhancing the elimination of nitrogen from the body and reducing the size of gas bubbles. This protocol emphasizes the importance of delivering high-pressure oxygen to improve tissue oxygenation, reduce bubble size, and facilitate the reabsorption of gas emboli, addressing the immediate and acute nature of gas embolism effectively. Other tables, such as US Navy table 1, 4, and 5, are designed for different diving-related conditions and do not focus specifically on AGE. Each table serves specific purposes, with distinct protocols for conditions such as decompression sickness and other gas-related injuries. Hence, their use in the context of AGE would not provide the targeted approach required for this critical condition.