I know that the risk for arterial gas embolism after packing was briefly discussed in another thread (http://forums.deeperblue.com/freedi...pharyngeal-insufflation-cardiac-function.html), but I would still like to have a follow-up discussion in a thread with a more appropriate title.
Anyway, have any of you here experienced more or less severe symptoms in association with packing? Symptoms that may be related to arterial gas embolism? I am interested in symptoms apart from those related to the fall in blood pressure that the technique causes (that is, symptoms other than for instance lightheadedness, tunnel vision, or even blackout that I guess many have experienced).
The background is that we recently reported a case involving a diver experiencing sensory disturbances after packing that could be related to arterial gas embolism (IngentaConnect Suspected Arterial Gas Embolism After Glossopharyngeal Insufflati...). Also, Lindholm et al have reported accounts of neurological symptoms after glossopharyngeal insufflation that were attributed to cerebral arterial gas embolism (Rubicon Research Repository: Item 123456789/5174).
So, are there any else here who has experienced such things as sensory loss, motor control problems, long-lasting visual disturbances, or other neurological symptoms after performing packing?
The reasong for asking the question about symptoms now is that I am thinking about performing a new scientific study concerning these issues. Neither of the two studies linked to above provide conclusive "evidence" that arterial gas embolism was the cause of the symptoms. So before initiating the new study, I thought that asking whether or not this is something many people have experienced would be a good idea.
Any response would be much appreciated!
/Johan
Anyway, have any of you here experienced more or less severe symptoms in association with packing? Symptoms that may be related to arterial gas embolism? I am interested in symptoms apart from those related to the fall in blood pressure that the technique causes (that is, symptoms other than for instance lightheadedness, tunnel vision, or even blackout that I guess many have experienced).
The background is that we recently reported a case involving a diver experiencing sensory disturbances after packing that could be related to arterial gas embolism (IngentaConnect Suspected Arterial Gas Embolism After Glossopharyngeal Insufflati...). Also, Lindholm et al have reported accounts of neurological symptoms after glossopharyngeal insufflation that were attributed to cerebral arterial gas embolism (Rubicon Research Repository: Item 123456789/5174).
So, are there any else here who has experienced such things as sensory loss, motor control problems, long-lasting visual disturbances, or other neurological symptoms after performing packing?
The reasong for asking the question about symptoms now is that I am thinking about performing a new scientific study concerning these issues. Neither of the two studies linked to above provide conclusive "evidence" that arterial gas embolism was the cause of the symptoms. So before initiating the new study, I thought that asking whether or not this is something many people have experienced would be a good idea.
Any response would be much appreciated!
/Johan
