Pressestimmen
Looks at many aspects of lung physiology and pathophysiology during diving. Highlights pulmonary barotrauma, as well as hypothermia, carbon dioxide poisoning, nitrogen narcosis, and pulmonary oxygen toxicity.
...a very good book; it is well written and exceedingly thorough....Certainly the expertise of the contributors cannot be questioned....enthusiastically recommend[ed].
- Respiratory Care
Book Description
Looks at many aspects of lung physiology and pathophysiology in the physical environments of diving. Highlights causes of pulmonary barotraumafrom a host of different perspectives and in the context of many diverse disciplines. Explores behaviors of both synthetic and biological membranes, employing physical, chemical, and physicochemical perspectives, and blends state-of-the-science research of many disciplines into a coherent whole.