A simple guide to decompression illness /
Griffiths, Lee, 1971-
A simple guide to decompression illness / Decompression illness by Lee Griffiths ; contributors Klaus Torp and John Lippmann. - 3rd edition. - 86 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
"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. "--Publisher's website.
190549212X 9781905492121
Decompression sickness.
616.9894
A simple guide to decompression illness / Decompression illness by Lee Griffiths ; contributors Klaus Torp and John Lippmann. - 3rd edition. - 86 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
"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. "--Publisher's website.
190549212X 9781905492121
Decompression sickness.
616.9894