Undersea Medicine

Undersea medicine is a specialized field focused on the health and medical issues related to underwater environments, such as diving and underwater exploration. It addresses physiological effects of pressure and breathing gases on the human body, such as decompression sickness ("the bends") and oxygen toxicity. Undersea medicine also involves training, safety protocols, and emergency care for divers. It encompasses research on how environments like deep-sea conditions affect physical and mental health, helping ensure the safety and well-being of individuals involved in activities like commercial diving, military operations, and oceanography.