Underwater Medicine

Underwater medicine is a specialized field focused on health issues related to diving and underwater activities. It addresses risks like decompression sickness (the bends), nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, and barotrauma caused by pressure changes. Practitioners evaluate, treat, and prevent these conditions, ensuring safe diving practices. It also involves research on how water and pressure affect the body, and provides medical guidelines for divers, underwater workers, and hyperbaric treatments used for wound healing and carbon monoxide poisoning. Overall, underwater medicine ensures that individuals can enjoy underwater environments safely while minimizing health risks.