military diving medicine

Military diving medicine focuses on the health and safety of divers in military operations, addressing risks like decompression sickness, barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and cold exposure. It involves medical assessments, training, and protocols to prevent, recognize, and treat diving-related injuries. Special considerations include the use of compressed gases, specific dive profiles, and operational environments. The goal is to ensure divers can perform their missions safely while minimizing health risks associated with underwater activities.