Citation

Kulkarni AC. Int. Marit. Health 2021; 72(1): 46-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, International Maritime Health Association, Publisher Via Medica)

DOI

10.5603/IMH.2021.0006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Evolution of "safe diving practices" introduced by the diving industry and regulatory authorities in the North Sea over the past 3 or 4 decades has improved the safety records of oilfield commercial diving considerably. However, accidents still occur. In an accident occurring underwater, the outcome is often fatal. For a diving doctor providing emergency medical advice to the industry, when a diving superintendent calls to say "I have a problem" indicates an emergency and a life and death situation for a diver in water. Making a quick decision after comprehending the situations is important to tackle the problem.

Language: en

Keywords

hypothermia; oxy-arc cutting; saturation diving; underwater explosion