Institute of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine
 

Field Medical Support for Diving Operations

      
 
Military diving is mostly done in remote areas, including islands, atolls, oil rigs and open ocean. Management of diving injuries in these areas are frequently difficult due to the limited transportation options and limited communications.

To limit the effects of diving injuries, IUHM deploys doctors and paramedics who are trained in diving medicine to assist divers operating in remote locations. These medical personnel provides first aid and recompression treatment immediately upon detecting the onset of diving illnesses. In addition, they help to prevent diving injuries by advising the dive teams on health and safety aspects of diving
 
 
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