Diving physiology and pathophysiology.
Divers have worked at 500 m depth in the sea and have reached 700 m in simulated chamber dives. A prerequisite for this has been extensive physiological studies of the body's reactions to pressure and pressure changes. This paper reviews such physiological and pathophysiological studies with emphasis on recent developments.
Madsen
J
J
Institute of Medical Physiology, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hink
J
J
Hyldegaard
O
O
D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004242:Diving / Q000502:physiology*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans