By D. Graver
2004
How to prevent and manage aquatic accidents, including those in scub diving. How to identify, treat and prevent all types of submersion injuries from drowning, hypothermia and cramps to injuries of the heart, lungs, head and spinal cord.

Sections on dealing with water craft related and scuba diving injuries.

Pb

By A. Brylske

This book will help divers understand decompression sickness better. The author has incorporated all aspects of the decompression issue, both theoretical and practical, from the perspective of the recreational diver. The book explores the mechanics of bubble formation, biochemical changes caused by DCS, and the role of blood flow, tissue density, and other factors that may contribute to a diver’s susceptibility to the bends.

Pb 121pp

By M. Strauss & I. Aksenov
May 2004

This book blends theoretical and scientific aspects with practical and directly applicable diving physiology and medical information.

The text is divided into three clear sections - the underwater environment, physiological responses to the underwater environment and medical problems associated with the sport.

Practical illustrations, photos, tables, and clear definitions in each chapter will aid the reader's comprehension of the information provided.

7"x10", 408p 50 illus. 15 photos Pb

By C. Edmonds, C. Lowry, J. Pennefather, R. Walker

The leading text on diving and the human body. Completely revised, this edition covers established diving disorders as well as newly described diseases of diving medicine, modern types of diving and equipment, and free diving. Each medical condition is discussed from historical, aetiological, clinical, pathological, preventative and therapeutic aspects in an informative but accessible style. Vital reading for doctors, paramedics, navies, diving organisations and anyone with a serious interest in how diving affects the body, and methods of treatment.

Whilst a lot of the text is technical, the non-medical diver will gain hugely from this book

Pb 720pp 190x250mm

8th Ed. revised

New resuscitation guidelines in force from 2006 – as used by St. John Ambulance, St Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross. Accompanied by a handy 'Emergency First Aid' booklet.

Pb. 288pp (plus booklet 32pp)
160mmX220mm

By P. Auerbach
3rd Ed.

An excellent guide on the range of injuries that can arise from contact with marine creatures and how to treat them.

Designed to provide the essential information for applying first aid to injuries and recognising the requirement professional medical assistance. Well illustrated with colour photographs to assist in recognising the hazards and the consequent injuries that may occur

Pb. spiral bound. 68pp 166mmX204mm

P. Gill

This book covers First Aid and emergency medicine afloat - aimed at all boaters rather than specifically divers.

Covers shock, CPR, injuries, burns, fractures, poisoning, drowning, diving medicine, sunburn and heat illness, dangerous sea life, medicine chest, emergency radio stations and proceedures.

230p Pb US Pub.

Bennett and Elliott
By T. Neuman

This is the bible for diving medicine, written by doctors and researches in the field.

Hb. 800pp 260mmx200mm

By B. Nevo and S. Breitstein

Covers topics such as diver’s sensory perception, long-term impact of diving, mental functioning, suitability for diving, diving accidents, instruction, panic and anxiety, and the influence of hyperbaric pressure. Dive supervisors can better estimate the potential for a diver to succeed or fail in a work task.

By D. Orr
2007
With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safety will become your most valuable diving companion. Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast.

Pb. 216pp