Decompression Sickness

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“Decompression sickness” means a condition caused by the reduction or other changes of pressure on or in the body (maladie de la décompression).

Source: Canada Oil and Gas Diving Regulations, SOR/88-600, February 2013. Regulations

Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Diving Regulations, SOR/95-189, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations

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