Oxygen First Aid for Divers

Resumen

Respiration and circulation. Circulatory failure-shock. Resuscitation. The benefits of breathing elevated oxigen concentrations. When to provide oxygen to a diver. Adverse reactions to oxygen. Storage and handling of oxygen. Oxygen delivery systems. The DAN Oxygen Unit. Adjunctive equipment for away management: suction; oropharyngeal airways. Care and maintenance of oxygen equipment. Risk of cross infection when providing first aid. Legal considerations. Appendices: glossary, bibliography, answers to review questions ...