First report of decompression sickness (DCS) in a sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) stranded in southern Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Lokman, Norina, Arshat, Norsharina, A. H., Nurnadiah, Kalam, Sarol, M. T., Nurliyana, Fahmi,, M., Aida, Mohamed Mustapha, Noordin, Abd Rahman, Nor Yasmin, M. D., Hassan, I., Kamaruddin, M. N., Munir, Syed Abdul Kadir, Syed Abdullah, Ali Ahmad, Mohd Tamimi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56569/1/First%20report%20of%20decompression%20sickness%20%28DCS%29%20in%20a%20sei%20whale%20%28Balaenoptera%20borealis%29%20stranded%20in%20southern%20Peninsular%20Malaysia.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56569/; http://www.dvs.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/1663

Decompression sickness, a condition in whales caused by bubble formation in certain body tissues from dissolved inert gases. It occurs during transition from a high pressure environment to one of lower pressure, resulting in a range of conditions from itching to joint pain, convulsions, and death. A...