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"For the last 30 years, this book has been considered the ""bible"" of diving medicine. It is extremely well known to doctors and researchers working in this field and its editors and contributors are internationally recognized as experts on the subject. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Be sure to check sales of the previous edition on this title. It is well known in the field of diving. Provides the most comprehensive coverage of the physiology in relation to diving available anywhere. Complete coverage of all aspects of clinical diagnosis and management of disorders arising from diving. Relates equipment design and the most recent research into practical clinical application. Editors and contributors represent a wide range of expertise, and are the leading authorities from around the world. Addition of two very high profile new editors to the team - Professor Neuman is the current editor of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and former President of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society New areas to be covered include - treatment of altitude decompression; central nervous system pathology; dive computers and algorithms; decompression theories and their effect on procedures; drowning; treatment protocols for decompression, drowning, hypothermia All previous chapters to be either expanded, divided newly authored or rewritten - see attached contents list. New design and layout to be introduced. Provides the most comprehensive coverage of physiology in relation to diving available anywhere. Complete coverage of all aspects of clinical diagnosis and management of disorders arising from diving. Relates equipment design and the most recent research into practical clinical application. Editors and contributors represent a wide range of expertise, and are the leading authorities from around the world. Latest information on: altitude decompression; central nervous system pathology; dive computers and algorithms; decompression theories and their effect on procedures; drowning; state-of-the-art treatment protocols for decompression, drowning, hypothermia. Very high-profile new editors - Professor Neuman is the current editor of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and former President of the Undersea and Hyperbaric -Medical Society."

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Author:   Alf Brubakk (Professor of Environmental Physiology, Medical Faculty, Department of Physiology & BioMedical Engineering, Norwegian University of Sciences and Technology, Trondheim, Norway) ,  Tom S. Neuman (Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Director of Hyperbaric Medical Center, CA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.50cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 26.50cm
Weight:   2.020kg
ISBN:  

9780702025716

ISBN 10:   0702025712
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   16 December 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780702015892
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 01 An outline history of diving physiology and medicine 02 Diving Methods 02.1 Compressed Air Work 02.2 Commercial Diving 02.3 Recreational Diving 02.4 Scientific Diving 02.5 Empirical Diving Techniques 03 Ventilation, Gas Exchange and Exercise Under Pressure 04 Thermal considerations in diving 05 Breath-hold Diving 06 Drowning and Near Drowning 07 Comparative Diving Physiology 08 Otorhinolaryngological aspects of diving 09 Pressure Effects 09.1 Biological Effects of Pressure 09.2 Inert Gas Narcosis 09.3 High Pressure Nervous Syndrome 09.4 Oxygen Under Pressure 10 Decompression 10.1 Decompression Theory 10.2 Decompression Practice 10.3 Bubble Detection 10.4 Decompression Sickness 10.5 Arterial Gas Embolism and Pulmonary Barotraumas 10.6 Manifestations of Decompression Disorders 10.7 Treatment of the Decompression Disorders 11 Long term effects of diving 11.1 Long-Term Effects on the Lung 11.2 Long-Term Effects on Bones 11.3 Long-Term Effects on the Central Nervous System 12 Fitness to Dive 13 Investigation of Diving Accidents 14 Pathology of Diving Accidents 15 Diving Equipment 16 Appendix: Physical Laws and Biological Constants

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Physically the book is a treat. Handsome and well presented, the layout is straight-forward and elegant, with high-quality line drawings and tables. The figures are particularly well rendered, with clarity aided by the avoidance of color...In summary, Bennett & Elliott's Physiology and Medicine of Diving remains a benchmark of texts in the field I thoroughly recommend it as an essential reference for any diving medicine facility and suggest that many individual diving physicians and scientists will wish to secure a personal copy. <br> -Respiratory Care-April 2004, Vol.49 No.4

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