Modeling the detachment and transport of bubbles from nucleation sites in small vessels.

Decompression sickness is known to be due to the formation of bubbles in the body as a result of decompression. It is likely that these bubbles form from pre-existing nuclei, which, for bubbles in the bloodstream, are thought to be housed within blood vessel walls. Gas pockets emerging from these si...

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Main Authors: Chappell, M, Uzel, S, Payne, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007