Sub-Aquatic Medicine

Sub-Aquatic Medicine is the branch of medicine that focuses on health risks and treatments related to underwater activities, such as diving and underwater exploration. It encompasses issues like decompression sickness (the bends), which occurs when divers ascend too quickly, and other conditions related to pressure changes. Sub-Aquatic Medicine also involves the training of medical professionals to treat injuries or illnesses that can occur in aquatic environments. This field combines aspects of emergency medicine, hyperbaric medicine (using pressurized oxygen), and preventive care to ensure the safety and health of individuals who work or engage in recreational activities underwater.