Benett and Elliott's Physiology and Medicine of Diving

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 SocietyNew 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, hypothermiaAll 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.

  Klappentext

  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 SocietyNew 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, hypothermiaAll 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.

  Zusammenfassung
  Focuses on diving medicine. This book is useful for doctors and researchers working in the field of diving.

  Inhalt

  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