Diving and Subaquatic Medicine [Paperback]

Carl Edmonds (Author), Christopher Lowry (Author), John Pennefather (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750621311 | ISBN-13: 978-0750621311 | Publication Date: September 12, 1994 | Edition: 3

Now in a larger and more attractive format, the third edition brings the presentation right up to date. Over one-third of the chapters are either new or totally rewritten. The new material covers diving fatalities, diving environments, the femalediver, psychological problems, long-term diving disorders, cardiac diseases in diving, submarine medicine, and drugs and diving. Topics carried over from the previous edition have been heavily revised and edited for currency and completeness. Despite the great changes, this new edition retains the strengths of its predecessors. The emphasis is still firmly on practical management. The coverage is broad, with a perspective which ranges from this historical to the present, from the amateur to theprofessional; and which includes pathology, prevention and therapy of each disorder. Above all, the style is highly readable, with concise, authoritative explanations interspersed with relevant case histories. The burden on the reader's memory is eased by summaries and revision aids. Those who know the book will waste no time in acquiring this update; those who do not will soon be convinced that this is a 'must' for their personal bookshelf.

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Now in a larger and more attractive format, the third edition brings the presentation right up to date. Over one-third of the chapters are either new or totally rewritten. The new material covers diving fatalities, diving environments, the female diver, psychological problems, long-term diving disorders, cardiac diseases in diving, submarine medicine, and drugs and diving. Topics carried over from the previous edition have been heavily revised and edited for currency and completeness. Despite the great changes, this new edition retains the strengths of its predecessors. The emphasis is still firmly on practical management. The coverage is broad, with a perspective, which ranges from this historical to the present, from the amateur to the professional; and which includes pathology, prevention and therapy of each disorder. Above all, the style is highly readable, with concise, authoritative explanations interspersed with relevant case histories. The burden on the reader's memory is eased by summaries and revision aids. Those who know the book will waste no time in acquiring this update; those who do not will soon be convinced that this is a 'must' for their personal bookshelf.

About the Author

EDMONDS, CARL, MB BS MRCP FRACP FACOM, Formerly Director, Diving Medical Centre, Sydney, Australia; Formerly President, South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society; Consultant in Underwater Medicine to the Royal Australian Navy Lowry, Christopher, MB BS Dip-DHM FFARACS, Formerly Director, Diving Medical Centre, Sydney, Australia; Formerly Dep Med Officer in Charge, Royal Australian Navy School of Underwater Medicine; Visiting Anaesthetist, Royal North Shore Hosp. PENNEFATHER, JOHN, BSc (Hons), Formerly Scientific Officer, Royal Australian Navy, School of Underwater Medicine, Australia

Product Details

• Paperback: 565 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers; 3 edition (September 12, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750621311
• ISBN-13: 978-0750621311
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,034,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of type....., July 6, 2001

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Glen Hawkins (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diving and Subaquatic Medicine (Paperback)

This book appeals to me for a few reasons.....

It is a concise no nonsense approach to diving medicine for everyone from diving novices to hyperbaric physicians (I have seen both groups use this book). I think it is a must for all doctors who treat or do medicals for divers. The main problem with this book is that it comes in paper back and my personal copy is now deteriorating from overuse. Its that kind of book that you just keep going back to.

For the price and breadth of knowledge (including venomous fish/shark attacks the facts as well as decompression illness and medical conditions that preclude diving) there is no book than can come close.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great starting point!, October 19, 2000

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Tom (S.A. Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diving and Subaquatic Medicine (Paperback)

This book offers a wealth of information on a whole range of diving related medical subjects and provided the information at a level that even non medically trained readers could follow clearly and concisely. This reference offered me a great starting point to begin to understand many of the medical considerations facing divers and their doctors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for serious divers, April 25, 2009

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Coast Guard rescue diver - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diving and Subaquatic Medicine (Paperback)

A very informative book written in an easyish way. A must have for any high risk technical, commercial or navy diver.