Role of a Clinical Hyperbaric Chamber in Support of Research and Military Hyperbaric Operations

Abstract

The DERA Hyperbaric Systems Group is the DERA focus for the research and project support program for diving escape and rescue from submarines and for provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The Institute of Naval Medicine is responsible for training military Diving Medical Officers to support MOD Diving operations submarine escape and rescue operations and Special Forces operations. Jointly they operate the Sir James Watt Hyperbaric Medicine Unit based at the Royal Hospital Haslar.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP011083

Entities

People

  • David Elner
  • John Florio
  • P. Benton
  • R. Sawyer

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Hyperbaric Chambers
  • Hyperbaric Conditions
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Poisoning
  • Therapy
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Materials Science
  • Trauma or Military Medicine