TY - JOUR PY - 2021// TI - Rescue of a saturation diver, unconscious due to an explosion underwater JO - International maritime health A1 - Kulkarni, Ajit C. SP - 46 EP - 48 VL - 72 IS - 1 N2 - 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.

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LA - en SN - 1641-9251 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.5603/IMH.2021.0006 ID - ref1 ER -