Scuba diving: What you and your patients need to know.
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.
McMullin
Ann Marie
AM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. mcmulla@ccf.org
D001469:Barotrauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000293:injuries; D004423:Ear / Q000293:injuries; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination