RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Physical Standards For Scuba Divers
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Practice
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 194
OP 200
DO 10.3122/jabfm.1.3.194
VO 1
IS 3
A1 Millington, J. Thomas
YR 1988
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/1/3/194.abstract
AB Scuba diving has become a popular aquatic sport during the past 2 decades, and family physicians are frequently involved in examining scuba divers and in the decision making that allows them to pursue their training or careers in this sport. The purpose of this article is to review the physiology and gas laws that are involved in diving and to provide guidelines for assessing each diving candidate. The clinical manifestations of decompression sickness are discussed as well as the medical problems that could cause severe morbidity or mortality if diving is attempted.