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The DDRC Underwater Diving Accident Manual - P Atkey

The Diving Diseases Research Centre’s much anticipated "Underwater Diving Accident Manual" has now been published. The 56 page waterproof manual is intended as a guide for those involved in all aspects of diving, to aid the recognition and initial management of a diving accident victim.
The diver should treat this waterproof manual as part of their diving kit, so that it is always available for use. In the event of an accident a work sheet is provided at the rear of the book. This should be completed and the whole book (to aid medical personnel not familiar with diving medicine) should accompany the victim.
As well as management of emergency situations this book covers all likely diving injuries and medical conditions from decompression sickness to stings from marine life.
DDRC’s Operations Manager and Safety Officer Pete Atkey commented that the manual was "an essential part of your diving first aid kit", and added "A Remote Emergency Medic Training Course is being launched this year and is designed to enhance diving operations in areas where only limited medical assistance is available."

ISBN 13: 9781905492084

Oxygen First Aid for Divers - John Lippmann and Trevor Davies

The on scene management of diving emergencies by providing oxygen first aid is an area of critical importance for all divers. Oxygen First Aid for Divers provides a wealth of information on resuscitation and oxygen administration equipment and techniques. Although this book has been targeted at divers, much of this material may be suitable for other pre-hospital oxygen providers.

ISBN 13: 9780959030693

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