This book enables divers to have a thorough understanding of some of the medical problems and illnesses associated with diving. After reading this book you will be able to fully recognize each of the individual conditions and have a clear understanding of the best action to take in the event of decompression illness.
Suitable for all levels of experience from novice to instructor.
Topics are explained in clear non-medical language.
Guide to initial treatment and first aid.
Includes emergency action charts and recompression tables.
Contains emergency contact numbers & recompression tables.
CONTENTS
Effects of Pressure/Mechanism of Injury
Barotrauma of Descent
Barotrauma of Ascent
Pulmonary Barotrauma
Mediastinal Emphysema
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Pneumothorax/Tension Pneumothorax
Arterial Gas Embolism
Decompression Illness (DCI)
Initial Treatment and First Aid
Diagnosing DCI
Medical Treatment of DCI and Recompression
Glossary
Appendices
Recompression Tables
Divemasters Dive Accident Assessment Chart
Emergency Action Chart
Emergency Numbers
Further Reading and Training
Gas Laws
“Unfortunately, most divers and many dive professionals, appear to lack adequate knowledge of important diving medical and fitness-to-dive issues, including the prevention and management of DCI. It is important for divers and dive professionals alike to realize that they do not “know it all” when they finish their training . They should be made aware that there is much more to learn no matter what level they are at, and should be given the “hunger” and tools to continue their education. This book written by Lee Griffiths is one such tool.”
John Lippman CEO Divers Alert Network South East Asia Pacific.
Diving & Subaquatic Medicine 4th Ed. - Medicine
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