Citation

Lindholm P, Gennser M. Lakartidningen 2004; 101(9): 787-790.

Vernacular Title

Andhallningsdykning--en vaxande aventyrssport med medicinska risker.

Affiliation

Sektionen för omgivningsfysiologi, institutionen för fysiologi och farmakologi, Karolinska institutet, Stockholm.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Sveriges Lakarforbund)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15045843

Abstract

Breath-hold diving as a recreational and competitive sports activity is on the increase. In this review physiological limitations and medical risks associated with breath-hold diving are discussed. Specific topics include hypoxia, ascent blackout, hyperventilation, squeeze or barotrauma of descent including effects on the pulmonary system, glossopharyngeal breathing, and decompression illness. It is also concluded that the health requirements for competitive breath-hold diving should follow essentially the same standards as used for SCUBA-diving.

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