Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists are experts in preventing and treating injuries and illnesses caused by exposure to high-pressure environments, such as diving or hyperbaric chamber exposure. They utilize high environmental pressure and deliver oxygen under high pressure to effectively treat various diseases. Additionally, these specialists are skilled in examining divers and potential divers to assess their fitness for diving. General Responsibilities: 1. Preventing and managing diving accidents and diving-related conditions 2. Administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy 3. Diagnosing conditions such as poor circulation, bone infections, pressure ulcers, radiation injuries from cancer treatment, and complications from surgery 4. Providing appropriate treatment and care for patients