Altitude decompression sickness incidence among U-2 pilots: 1994-2010

The U-2 aircraft exposes its pilots to cabin pressures equivalent to 29,500 ft (8992 m) during flight, placing them at risk for decompression sickness (DCS). Historical data documenting DCS in the U-2 pilot community is lacking. This study assesses how rates and types of DCS have changed temporally...

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