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{{short description| Disorders arising from ambient pressure reduction }} {{more citations needed|date=August 2016}} '''Decompression Illness''' ('''DCI''') comprises two different conditions caused by rapid [[Decompression (diving)|decompression]] of the body. These conditions present similar symptoms and require the same initial first aid. Scuba divers are trained to ascend slowly from depth to avoid DCI.<!-- should have a shoart section on prevention --> Although the incidence is relatively rare, the consequences can be serious and potentially fatal, especially if untreated.<ref name="Harvard" />
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