Diseases Caused by Hyperbaric Conditions
Authors:
E. Hrnčíř
Authors place of work:
Klinika pracovního a cestovního lékařství Univerzity Karlovy v Praze, 3. lékařské fakulty a Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady
Published in the journal:
Pracov. Lék., 58, 2006, No. 4, s. 153-164.
Category:
Review article
Summary
The paper presents basic knowledge on diseases caused by hyperbaric environment. It mentions barotraumas, intoxications, decompression sickness and some other deviations from normal health status. Pathogenesis, prevention and treatment is discussed. The text is intended to practitioners taking care of divers or those interested in hyperbaric medicine.
Key words:
hyperbaric conditions, diving, barotrauma, decompression sickness, intoxication by oxygen, intoxication by inert gases
Štítky
Hygiene and epidemiology Hyperbaric medicine Occupational medicineČlánok vyšiel v časopise
Occupational Medicine
2006 Číslo 4
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