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Research into post-covid syndrome as risk factor of Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity

09 Apr 2024
Theatre 2
Mine Counter Measures & Diving

Research into post-covid syndrome as risk factor of Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity

  • Safeguard your divers by mitigating post-COVID central nervous system (CNS) toxicity risks
  • Hidden health risks: explore the potential link between post-COVID syndrome and CNS toxicity in military and technical diving.
  • Extreme environments, extreme demands: uncover the unique stress factors faced by Special Operations Forces divers and how they impact nervous system health.
  • Oxidative stress and damage: learn how high partial oxygen pressure can exacerbate CNS issues, potentially amplified by post-COVID complications.
  • Bridging the knowledge gap: address the lack of research on stress-related nervous system problems in diving and its connection to post-COVID symptoms.
  • Proactive measures for diver well-being: Develop strategies to mitigate risk and protect the health of our most critical underwater assets.
     
Chairperson
Tim Vickery, Principal Scientist, Platform Systems Division - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
Speakers
Karel Lehmert, Head of Laboratory - CBRNe Forensic Sampling Laboratory