Diving Science

Diving Science
by Michael Strauss, Igor V. Aksenov

Diving Science
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Author: Igor V. Aksenov, Michael Strauss
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04-28
ISBN: 0736048308
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Human Kinetics

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Book Review: Diving Science: A practical Diving Source Book
Summary: 5 Stars

Strauss and Aksenov, both experts in the field of diving, have gathered an amazing number of hard to find facts to incorporate in this book. There are statistics and facts in this volume of which most people in the diving business are unaware. It is well organized and a vignette or case history at the end of each section entitled "Putting it all together" illustrates in a practical manner how the material presented relates to the real world. Most Scuba students do not learn the science of diving, or the details of the pathology of embolism or bends. Scuba instructors have enough to teach proper diving technique and do not wish to dwell on material that might frighten potential customers. This book supplies all the information the average diver might want to know. The reader is led through the psychological problems of diving and divers, problems on the surface and the descent, factors influencing the diver while on the bottom and potential problems encountered on the ascent. There is also an excellent section on hypothermia, what the limits are and what the diver can do about it. This important subject is not even mentioned in the typical Scuba diving course sylabus. The book also has a chapter dealing with marine animals and mangagement of injuries including envenomations. For the Scuba instructor this book is a superb reference source for answers to the surprising questions Scuba students often ask. The book is well indexed. The authors are to be commended. I give it five stars!

Eric P. Kindwall, M.D.

Summary of Diving Science

Prepare for each underwater adventure and its challenges. Diving Science will help you anticipate, recognize, and respond to the physical, physiological, and psychological stresses encountered in sport diving.

Written by two experts in diving physiology and medicine, this comprehensive resource will help you manage each stage of a dive more safely and successfully. Whether you're on the surface or bottom, in the descent or ascent, you'll know exactly what to do and when to do it. With information on everything from on-gassing and off-gassing to first response interventions for medical problems, Diving Science is as essential as a wetsuit for your next dive.

Use the book's diving-specific fitness specifications to learn how to make diving safe and enjoyable at any age. And apply the detailed equipment recommendations to prepare properly for each dive.

Diving Science provides a wealth of information useful to all divers. Tap into this treasure chest before each dive to ensure it is your best and safest yet.

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