title: Basic medical implications of scuba diving.
abstract: The rapid growth of scuba diving as a sport and the vast expansion of underwater exploration for energy has made it necessary for all physicians to become familiar with diving emergencies. The basic principles of scuba diving and related clinical implications are outlined to provide a more meaningful understanding of problems which may affect a diver.
mesh_terms: D000399:Air Pressure; D001826:Body Fluids / Q000502:physiology; D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000209:etiology; D004242:Diving; D004430:Ear Protective Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006874:Hydrostatic Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000506:poisoning; D010100:Oxygen / Q000506:poisoning; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000293:injuries; D012421:Rupture; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D009584:Nitrogen; D010100:Oxygen