None until after treatment

Patient Monitoring
Complete neurologic assessment at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months

Diet

Nothing to be consumed until after treatment

Patient Education

• Divers Alert Network: http://www.diversalertnetwork.org
• Diving emergency hotline for medical emergencies only: (919) 684-8111 or (919) 684-4DAN (collect), 365 days a year, 24 h a day
• Medical information for nonemergency questions: (919) 684-2948 M–F (9–5 EST); general information: (800) 446-2671 or (919) 684-2948 M–F (9–5 EST)

Prognosis

Complete to partial resolution with adequate treatment

Complications

• Long-term serious neurologic impairments
• Death