NEUROLOGIC HAZARDS OF DIVING

Abstract

Diving is hazardous. Both the water and the increased pressure present hazards to the nervous system. Some of the neurologic manifestations of decompression sickness-air embolism, inert gas narcosis, and oxygen toxicity--have been described. A few of the marine life hazards have been mentioned that are toxic to the nervous system. Careful diving technic combined with knowledge of the potential sources of danger should permit safe diving without embarrassment to the nervous system. Carelessness in diving is fraught with danger.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 1963
Accession Number
AD0608434

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Meyer
  • H. W. Gillen

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air
  • Atmospheres
  • Compressed Air
  • Decompression
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Gases
  • Health Services
  • High Pressure
  • Nervous System
  • Neurologic Manifestations
  • Pain
  • Partial Pressure
  • Respiration
  • Seizures
  • Therapy
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.