Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-368) and index.
Pt. I. The underwater environment. ch. 1. Challenges of the
underwater environment -- ch. 2. Types of diving, dive profiles, and
phases of the dive -- ch. 3. The inert gas load -- P. II.
Physiological responses to the underwater environment. ch. 4.
Adaptations of the heart and vascular system for diving -- ch. 5. The
respiratory system in diving -- ch. 6. Adaptations in blood and
muscle tissues to improve oxygen carrying and storage -- ch. 7.
Meeting the challenges of the cold water environment -- ch. 8.
Propulsion in the aquatic environment -- ch. 9. Orientation in the
aquatic environment -- Pt. III. Medical aspects of sport diving. ch.
10. Medical preparation for diving: fitness and nutrition -- ch. 11.
Psychological and physiological problems of the surface -- ch. 12.
Other surface problems: exposure and marine animal injuries -- ch.
13. Problems associated with descent -- ch. 14. Bottom problems --
ch. 15. Ascent problems -- ch. 16. Emergency complications from
medical problems of diving -- Appendix A. Diving medicine from A to Z
-- Appendix B. Where to get help -- Appendix C. Items for the diving
medical kit -- Appendix D. Luminaries in diving medicine.
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