Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)

The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of undersea and hyperbaric medicine. This specialty focuses on the treatment of medical conditions using high-pressure environments, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. UHMS promotes research, education, and best practices in this field, helping healthcare providers improve patient care and outcomes for conditions like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and chronic wounds. The society also sets standards for hyperbaric facilities and supports training for medical professionals.