Diving Medicine, 4th Edition
Authors :
Alfred A. Bove & Jefferson C. Davis
Diving Medicine has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clini
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Diving Medicine has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clinical orientation. It covers basic diving physiology
the pathophysiology of decompression sickness
assessment of physical fitness for diving
diagnosis and treatment of diving-related disorders
and much more.
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Diving Medicine has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clinical orientation. It covers basic diving physiology
the pathophysiology of decompression sickness
assessment of physical fitness for diving
diagnosis and treatment of diving-related disorders
and much more.
New to this edition
Key Features
- Discusses special considerations for female, elderly, and pediatric divers
- Covers diving-related problems in people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as pulmonary, cardiac, and neurologic disease
- Includes information about marine toxicology
Author Information
By Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD, Chief, Section of Cardiology, Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA and Jefferson C. Davis, MD, Hyperbaric Medicine P.A., San Antonio, TX
ISBN Number | 9780721694245 |
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Main Author | By Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD and Jefferson C. Davis, MD |
Copyright Year | 2004 |
Edition Number | 4 |
Format | Book |
Trim | 184w x 260h (7.25" x 10.25") |
Illustrations | Approx. 100 illustrations |
Imprint | Saunders |
Page Count | 656 |
Publication Date | 29 Sep 2003 |
Stock Status | IN STOCK - This may take up to 5 business days to ship |
1. A Short History of Diving Medicine
2. Diving Physics
3. Diving Equipment
4. Kinetics of Inert Gas
5. Breath Hold Diving
6. Mixed Gas Diving
7. Mechanisms and Risks of Decompression
8. Pathophysiology of Decompression Sickness
9. Barotrauma
10. Treatment of Decompression Sickness and Arterial Gas Embolism
11. Inert Gas Narcosis and HPNS
12. Toxicity of Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
13. Hypothermia
14. Near Drowning
15. Marine Animal Injuries
16. Marine Poisoning and Intoxication
17. Human Performance Underwater
18. Medical Problems in Diving Operations
19. Women in Diving
20. Diving in the Elderly and the Young
21. Aseptic Necrosis of Bone
22. Ear and Sinus Problems in Diving
23. Neurologic Consequences of Diving
24. Pulmonary Disorders and Diving
25. Cardiovascular Disorders and Diving
26. Diabetes and Diving
27. Medical Evaluation for Sport Diving
28. Medical Evaluation for Commercial Diving
29. Medical Evaluation for Military Diving
Appendix 1. Pressure Conversion Table
Appendix 2. Medical Examination Forms
Appendix 3. Diving Medicine Physician's Kit for Remote Locations
Appendix 4. U.S. Navy Treatment Tables
2. Diving Physics
3. Diving Equipment
4. Kinetics of Inert Gas
5. Breath Hold Diving
6. Mixed Gas Diving
7. Mechanisms and Risks of Decompression
8. Pathophysiology of Decompression Sickness
9. Barotrauma
10. Treatment of Decompression Sickness and Arterial Gas Embolism
11. Inert Gas Narcosis and HPNS
12. Toxicity of Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
13. Hypothermia
14. Near Drowning
15. Marine Animal Injuries
16. Marine Poisoning and Intoxication
17. Human Performance Underwater
18. Medical Problems in Diving Operations
19. Women in Diving
20. Diving in the Elderly and the Young
21. Aseptic Necrosis of Bone
22. Ear and Sinus Problems in Diving
23. Neurologic Consequences of Diving
24. Pulmonary Disorders and Diving
25. Cardiovascular Disorders and Diving
26. Diabetes and Diving
27. Medical Evaluation for Sport Diving
28. Medical Evaluation for Commercial Diving
29. Medical Evaluation for Military Diving
Appendix 1. Pressure Conversion Table
Appendix 2. Medical Examination Forms
Appendix 3. Diving Medicine Physician's Kit for Remote Locations
Appendix 4. U.S. Navy Treatment Tables
"An excellent reference for practitioners who may be called upon to evaluate prospective divers, to answer diving-related questions, or to provide appropriate therapy for diving mishaps."Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, review of previous edition
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<b><i>Diving Medicine</i></b> has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clinical orientation. It covers basic diving physiology
<LI> the pathophysiology of decompression sickness
<LI> assessment of physical fitness for diving
<LI> diagnosis and treatment of diving-related disorders
<LI> and much more.</li></li></li></li> <b><i>Diving Medicine</i></b> has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clinical orientation. It covers basic diving physiology
<LI> the pathophysiology of decompression sickness
<LI> assessment of physical fitness for diving
<LI> diagnosis and treatment of diving-related disorders
<LI> and much more.</li></li></li></li>
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By Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD and Jefferson C. Davis, MD
2004
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184w x 260h (7.25" x 10.25")
Approx. 100 illustrations
Saunders
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Sep 29, 2003
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By <STRONG>Alfred A. Bove</STRONG>, MD, PhD, Chief, Section of Cardiology, Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA and <STRONG>Jefferson C. Davis</STRONG>, MD, Hyperbaric Medicine P.A., San Antonio, TX
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