Scuba diving: What you and your patients need to know

Cleve Clin J Med. 2006 Aug;73(8):711-2, 714, 716 passim. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.73.8.711.

Abstract

Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving continues to gain popularity. General practitioners need to know the health requirements and contraindications so they can counsel patients appropriately. SCUBA diving injuries may not be apparent immediately and require knowledge and understanding for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Barotrauma / diagnosis
  • Barotrauma / etiology
  • Barotrauma / prevention & control*
  • Barotrauma / therapy
  • Decompression Sickness / diagnosis
  • Decompression Sickness / etiology
  • Decompression Sickness / prevention & control
  • Decompression Sickness / therapy
  • Diving* / adverse effects
  • Diving* / injuries
  • Ear / injuries
  • Embolism, Air / diagnosis
  • Embolism, Air / etiology
  • Embolism, Air / therapy
  • Family Practice
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Physical Examination