Diving Medicine

Diving places unique demands on the human body. Understanding how the body reacts underwater is essential for preventing accidents, recognizing medical problems and responding correctly in emergencies.

In this book, Holger Schwab shares practical knowledge gained through more than 30 years in the diving industry. Rather than presenting medical theory alone, the focus is on real-world situations that divers, instructors and dive professionals may encounter.

Topics include barotrauma, decompression sickness, arterial gas embolism, marine life injuries, oxygen administration, first aid, fitness to dive and the physiological effects of pressure on the body.

Whether you are a recreational diver, dive professional or diving student, this book provides a practical introduction to diving medicine and helps readers better understand the medical aspects of safe diving.

A practical guide for divers, instructors and anyone seeking a better understanding of diving-related medical issues.