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

This manual is a guide to the identification of diving injuries and the related first aid treatment and emergency procedures. Printed on waterproof paper and produced by the Diving Diseases Research Centre, this is a key aide memoire that should accompany all dive trips.

Spiral bound with water resistant pages for use on site.

58 pages, 15x21cm

Dr J. Bookspan
6th Ed.

Acclaimed as the most readable and understandable text on the subject.
Covers all the key areas in an intelligeble manner to the non-medic, but that do not abandon the underlying science. The main subject headings are:

Decompression Tables and Computers
Immersion Effects
Diving in Cold and Heat
Gender Facts and Folklore
Diving Injuries
Exercise for Divers
Nutrition for Divers

Pb. 246pp 213x276mm

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

This book covers PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) as a risk factor in diving and thus the text is concerned primarily with dissolved gas and the subsequent aberrant distribution of those venous bubbles in the presence of a natural and common anatomical variant of cardiac development.

The prevalence of PFO is about 25% in the general population and several respectable investigators have studied this problem and feel that PFO should be considered a definite risk factor for the development of decompression sickness.

Hb. 145pp 180x260mm

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 Dr A. Kayle
2009
Safe Diving focuses on basic medical fitness to dive. In an easy to read style,it is essential reading for all scuba
divers, rescue divers, dive instructors, DMOs and hyperbaric
chamber operators.
Covers the full spectrum of conditions and ailments that affect divers, from the cardiovascular, pulmonary and neurological requirements for diving to breathing mixtures, inhaled gas contamination, heatstroke, hyperthermia, marine animal bites, vertigo underwater and diving during pregnancy. Diagrams highlight key aspects, such as ear barotrauma, while therapeutic decompression tables
complement the chapters on acute decompression illness, deep diver rescue and emergency ascents.

Pb. 368pp 230x155mm

by Dan Orr and Eric Douglas
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. 190pp

This book enables divers to have a thorough understanding of some of the medical problems and illnesses associated with diving. After reading this book you will be able to fully recognize each of the individual conditions and have a clear understanding of the best action to take in the event of decompression illness.

Suitable for all levels of experience from novice to instructor.
Topics are explained in clear non-medical language.
Guide to initial treatment and first aid.
Includes emergency action charts and recompression tables.
Contains emergency contact numbers & recompression tables.

Pb. 86pp 147x210mm

Dr S. Briggs, Dr C. Mackenzie
2008
The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board.

Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery.

Hb.224 pp.233x132mm 200 illus.

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