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HYPERBARIC
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UNDERWATER MEDICINE |
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A SIMPLE GUIDE
TO DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS. Highly Recommended.
Lee Griffiths. Forward by
John Lippman.
The nemesis of all divers,
decompression sickness, a topic that needs to be understood for safe diving.
The book provides a thorough understanding of some of the medical problems
and illnesses associated with diving, enabling the diver to recognize each
of the individual conditions and have a clear understanding of the best
action to take in the event of decompression illness. It is aimed at all
levels. The text is concise and clearly explains the situation in non-medical
terms. Includes a guide to initial treatment and first aid, with emergency
action charts and recompression tables.
Softcover, 60 pages, mono
and colour photographs and charts. $34.00 |
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ASSESSMENT
OF DIVING MEDICAL FITNESS FOR SCUBA DIVERS AND INSTRUCTORS.
Peter Bennett, Frans Cronje,
Ernest Campbell.
From common diving afflictions,
to whether or not an individual is fit to dive, to diver health maintenance
and education, the best way to manage a problem is to prevent a problem.
Doctors Bennett, Cronje, and Campbell collaborated on this new book to
provide a clear and concise reference of the principles behind the necessary
medical considerations and related decisions on diving fitness. It will
help divers and instructors determine when the input from a diving physician
is mandatory and how to sensibly screen prospective divers for medical
problems. Whether or not individuals of all ages are fit to" dive, they
must maintain consistent good health in order to prevent any medical problems.
Ongoing diving fitness is punctuated by episodes of injury, infection,
disability and dependence and this new book addresses those issues. With
some individuals, the problems are obvious. However, the diver with a history
of heart disease may not appear to pose a problem at first glance. Yet,
40 % of diving related fatalities are due to cardiac problems. While certain
disorders, like epilepsy, are in direct opposition to safe diving, it is
not merely the diagnostic label that precludes entry into diving. For most
other conditions, there is a risk analysis, involving a determination whether
pressure may have harmful effects and whether the individual is able to
respond to and exercise within the environment without undue risk. The
text is relatively simple non-medical language. Hardcover, 240 pages,
mono and colour photos, references, index. $65.00. |
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DECO
FOR DIVERS - A Diver's Guide to Decompression Theory and Physiology
Mark Powell.
From the blurb: Deco for
Divers provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying decompressiontheory
and physiology. Mark Powell has written a book that for the first time
allows the average diver to fully understand the principles behind this
fascinating and critical aspect of diving. As well as a thorough examination
of air decompression the book also addresses decompression using nitrox
and mixed gases. It is completely up-to-date and includes information on
the latest developments including deep stops and advanced bubble models.
Deco for Divers bridges the gap between introductory books and specialist
scientific journals and is suitable for new as well as highly experienced
divers.
Dr Peter Bennett regards
it as a truly remarkable book which... "covers all the various theories
of decompression and ascents for divers in a most readable and understanding
manner"... and " the clarity of his presentation is far superior to the
complex books and papers in this field today". A cursory skim through the
book will solicit total agreement with Dr Bennett's observations. A great
book, and a must for the serious diver and instructor.
Softcover, 245 pages, colour,
many charts, compresenhive reference, bibliography, index. $64.00 |
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THE BENDS
Compressed Air in the History
of Science, Diving and Engineering.
John L.Phillips.
Divers were not the only
ones to be afflicted with the dreaded ‘bends', or decompression sickness
- or caisson disease. Anyone who worked under compressed air conditions
were prone to the often fatal consequences of not understanding the consequences
of working under pressure. This excellent book provides a history of ‘the
bends' and the subsequent understanding of its cause. A fascinating read,
and of most importance to th diver. Hardcover, dust jacket, 256 pages,
mono prints and sketches, bibliography, index, author's notes. $45.00 |
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THE
DAN GUIDE TO DIVE MEDICAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Highly
Recommended.
Divers
Alert Network - DAN
This
is a superb book and one tht I must recommend highly to all scuba divers.
Its title gives an accurate description of its contents, and indeed it
is designed as a question and answer book, covering no less thn fifteen
sections or topics, including decmpression, fitness, gastro, musculoskeletal,
respiratory, nervous system, womens issues etc etc. It is a book that should
be read from cover to cover but can be equally informative and entertaining
by just ‘grabbing a page' here and there. The questioners are divers like
you and I - the answerers are top medicos in the dive and hyperbaric fields.
Have you had wisdom tooth out recently and want to dive; do you have diabetes;
ever had a panic attack; are you pregnant, have had a hysterectomy, or
have a breat implant; have you had seaweed dermititis - the questions are
as fascinating as their remedies or cautions. I couldn't put it down.
Softcover,
232 pages, index, mono drawings.
$36.00 |
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BEATING
THE BENDS.
Alex
Brylske
Covers
decompression sickness and how to avoid it; a discussion on various tables,
use of dive computers, the risks, symptoms and what to do if you get a
hit.
Softcover,
120 pages.
$34.00 |
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DIVING
AND SUBAQUATIC MEDICINE .
Carl
Edmonds, Christopher Lowry, John Pennefather, Robyn Walker.
New
Fourth Edition
Hardcover,
laminated boards, 720 pages, mono drawings and photograph.
This
is the fourth edition of the popular Australian book, arguably one of the
best in the world on hyperbaric medicine. Now printed overseas, hence the
tremendous hike in cost, it is still the definitive text for instructors
and the very serious diver.Covers all aspects of 'diving medicine', with
detailed case histories, many illustrations, and specialist topics such
as women divers, psychological problems, the diving environment.
Highly
Recommended.
$275.00. |
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DIVING
MEDICINE .
Alfred
A. Bove and Jefferson C.Davis (Editors). Third edition.
"Knowledge
of this comprehensive and systematic text will be of immense value in the
prevention of diving accidents and, when an accident does occur, in the
provision of specific therapy." A volume for the physician and advanced
diver who require a comprehensive clinical knowledge. With contributions
from some twenty authorities, 'Bove and Davis' has become one of the major
texts on diving medicine. Chapters include Risks of Decompression, Mixed
Gas Diving, Breath-hold Diving, Toxicity, Hypothermia, Pulmonary Barotrauma,
Bone Necrosis - and twenty more. Well written. Technical, yes, but not
so that it is out of reach of the layman diver.
Hardcover,
331 pages.
$220.00 |
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DIVING
MEDICINE FOR SCUBA DIVERS. Recommended reading
for all sport divers.
Edmonds,
McKenzie, and Thomas.
If
you need a book on diving medicine, this is the one. An excellent text,
with just the right level of knowledge, not too technical, directed at
the sport diver; "diving medicine explained by experts in clear and simple
terms and in a very intersting and entertaining manner." Contents include
physics, barotrauma, decompression, hypothermia, drugs and diving, infections,
accidents - and more.
Softcover,
about 200 pages, medium format, many mono photographs and line drawings.
$42.00 |
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DIVING
PHYSIOLOGY IN PLAIN ENGLISH. Highly
Recommended.
Jolie
Bookspan, Ph.D Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc.
Why
do divers so often want to urinate in their suits during a dive? The answer
to this all-important question can be found in
Diving Physiology in
Plain English by Jolie Bookspan. At 230 pages it may look like a dry
medical tome, but the contents will interest anyone who wonders what happens
to their bodies under water. The author's aim is to present diving physiology
in an understandable and enjoyable way. The list of contributing reviewers
is comprehensive, and includes the most unusual comment, for example the
risks to women of pressure damage to silicone breast implants and diving
whilst pregnant, and to men of penile implants, hair restoration and growth
stimulators, and having a wee bit too much body fat (all of which I found
most pertinent - all except the implant bit although I suppose I could
use a bit extra). Chapters include the effect of compression, cold, fitness
and health, cardiovascular health, diver's acne, joint structure and injury,
eating disorders, air consumption, diving injuries, poisonous stings, lung
injuries, oxygen toxicity, headaches (more than four pages on this subject)
and swimmer's ear.The Annotated Glossary is particularly useful. This is
a most useful book, easy (and enjoyable) to read with a wealth of knowledge
for the diver. It should become a standard text.
Highly
Recommended.
$72.00 |
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HYPERBARIC
MEDICINE PRACTICE - Second Edition
Eric
P. Kindwall and Harry Whelen.
No
doubt the definitive work on the subject - 950 pages, second edition published
1999. For the medical practitioner and the very serious dive professional.
Not all contents refer to diving matters, as hyperbaric medicine - ie medicine
"under pressure" as in a chamber, is used for a number of other mediacl
ailments including pisonings, gas gangrene. A most important work. It is
impertinent for a layman to review a book on a subject that is not totally
familiar, so I will only comment on what others have said. This is one
of the finest books on hyperbaric medicine produced, and as the promo blurb
suggests, should remain the definitive text for years to come. It deals
principally with those disorders approved for treatment by the Undersea
and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Of course, hyperbaric medicine (ie medicine
'under pressure') is not isolated to diving incidents and is predominant
in the treatment of wounds, infections and poisons. The book is aimed at
the medical practitioner.
Hardcover,
laminated boards, 950 pages, mono photos and some colour plates.
$270.00 |
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HYPERBARIC
FACILITY SAFETY - A PRACTICAL GUIDE.
Ed.
W.T.Workman.
Sections
include General Considerationss, Hyperbaaric Systems, Maintenance, Fire
in the Hyperbaaric Environment, Hyperbaric Mishap Analtsis, Safety Aspects,
and many more chapters. \
Hardcover,
laminated board covers, approx 600 pages.
$270.00 |
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OXYGEN
FIRST AID FOR DIVERS.
John
Lippmann.
Another
excellent volume from one of Australia's top technical authors. Theory
and practice. A very important book - essential knowledge for all divers.
Softcover,
130 pages.
$22.00 |
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
AND BEHAVIOURAL ASPECTS OF DIVING
Baruch
Nevo and Stephen Breitstein.
A
very interesting book which covers a most important aspect of our diving
- our mind, and our physiology. Chapters include - Physical Principles
of Diving, Senses and Perception Underwater. The Influence of Hyperbaric
Pressure on Cognitive and Pyychomotor Skills, Diving Accidents, Ergnomics
of Diving, Social Aspects of Diving, Personal Characteristics of Divers,
th Long term Impact of Diving - and many more. A very useful book and a
must for all instructions and dive leaders.
Hardcover,
192 pages, charts.
$54.00 |
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Bennett
and Elliot's PHYSIOLOGY AND MEDICINE OF DIVING.
5th
Edition, 2003.
For
the past three decades this book has been regarded as the ‘bible' of diving
medicine, used extemsively by doctors, hospital researchers, dive instructors
and serious divers, with numerous contributions. This new edition hs been
updated to reflect th latest developments in hyperbariuc medicine. The
table of contents is entensive. New material includes treatment of altitude
decompression, dive computers and algorithms, drowing and hyperthermia,
and central system pathology. A massive hardcover volume of 864 pages,
hardcover, with numerous chapters written by specialists on the latest
developments in hyperbaric medicine and physiology. Divided into thirteen
sections covering diving procedure, ventilation, gas exchange, thermal
considerations, breath-hold diving, drowning, otorhinolaryngological aspects,
pressure effects, decompression, long term effects of diving, fitness to
dive, investigation of diving accidents. An excellent book, the authorative
work, and a must for the dive instructor, dive master and serious diver.
A
most important work.
$310.00 |
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SCUBA
SAFETY IN AUSTRALIA
John
Lippmann
Another
book from the Lippmann stable, with a bit of help from Dr Jeff Wilks and
Dr John Knight. A bit too detailed for the average diver but a must for
all instructors and dedicated divers.
Softcover,
medium format, 216 pages.
$26.00 |
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STRESS
AND PERFORMANCE IN DIVING
Arthur
Bachrach & Glen Egstrom.
A
very important text particularly for dive masters and instructors, and
physicians. Most diving fatalities occur as a direct result of the way
a diver reacts when a problem occurs. The authors provide an exhaustive
examination of the factors that contribute to diver stress and accidents.
Covers the nature of stress and stress indicators, factors leading to diver
panic, panic reaction, stress and anxiety, stress management, sport diver
training and specific adaptations.
Hardcover,
dustjacket, 180 pages.
$75.00 |
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THE
SPORTS DIVING MEDICAL
Dr
John Parker.
"A
Guide to Medical Conditions Relevant to Scuba Diving." A readable and yet
comprehensive guide to medical conditions applicable to recreational diving.
A must for the medical profession associated with diving, and the instructor.
Softcover,
136 pages, medium format.
$44.00 |
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UNDERWATER
EAR & NOSE CARE.
Noel
Roydhouse .
An
excellent text on a most relevant subject - for all instructors and advanced
divers.
Softcover,78p.
$18.00 |
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