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Bennett and Elliotts' Physiology and Medicine of Diving,

Edition 5

By Alf Brubakk and Tom S. Neuman, MD, FACP, FACPM

Publication Date: 16 Dec 2002

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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.

Key Features

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.

New Features

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.

About the author

By Alf Brubakk, Professor of Environmental Physiology, Medical Faculty, Department of Physiology & BioMedical Engineering, Norwegian University of Sciences and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Tom S. Neuman, MD, FACP, FACPM, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA and Director of Hyperbaric Medical Center, CA

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

Book Reviews

"To my understanding the book encompasses all of today's best knowledge about the physiology and medicine of diving. I'm fully convicted that you will find this new edition impossible to give up on." Dr. Peter HJ Mueller, European Journal of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, March 2003
does a reviewer have the opportunity to state that the book he is considering is a landmark in the field with which it deals."BRITISH JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
one concerned in any way with divers, especially when faced with the steadily spreading informed and expert legislation to improve the safety of diving operations, should be without this book at his elbow for constant reference."JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY
this new edition, Bennett & Elliott solidifies its position as the standard work in its field. This volume is comprehensive and authoritative, the information current, the presentations generally straightforward and clear."UNDERSEA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY

ISBN: 9780702025716

Page Count: 800

Illustrations : 285 ills.

Retail Price : £138.00

Anaesthetists, emergency physicians with a special interest in diving medicine
Naval and industrial medical personnel and researchers in this field
Commercial/technical divers, sports or semi-professional divers