Exercise Physiology for Swimmers and Divers

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Regrettably, drowning is a final event for too many divers. Without diving within the limitations of one´s physical ability, training, and equipment limitations is foolish. The last gasp of a drowning victim not only floods the lungs, but also fills the stomach with water. I have reviewed resuscitation manuals and practices and not enough attention is given to emptying the stomach to avoid regurgitation and re-aspiration. I included supplements regarding the diabetic foot and the manuscript of Bends Explained. The series of treated bends cases in Bends Explained is the largest most complete series of diving accidents, with follow-ups, that has been published. I wanted to make it available again to divers. Divers seem to get into the same situations that can be managed without re-compression if simple precautions can be heeded and avoided.

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