Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine [Paperback]

The decade since the first Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine has seen major advances: studies have clarified the actions of hyperbaric oxygenation; clinical practice is becoming more scientific; various organisational and operational guidelines are now widely accepted. This new Handbook arises from the EU Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST) programme for hyperbaric medicine, COST B14, in combination with the results of a number of recent experimental and clinical studies.

It is now ten years since the first Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine was published. During this time there have been many major advances: our understanding of the actions of hyperbaric oxygenation has been elucidated by several studies; clinical practice is becoming more scientific; various consensus-derived organisational and operational recommendations and guidelines are now widely accepted.

As for Europe, these positive developments are largely due to the continuous action of the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM). One of the most successful initiatives was the start of a specific European research action sponsored by the EU Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST) programme. The specific COST Action for hyperbaric medicine, COST B14, has been completed and has provided the impetus for the publication of this new Handbook.

This book is a reference document for researchers and clinicians, and is also of excellent use for both teachers and students.

Foreword D. Mathieu Contributors Preface D. Bakker A History of Hyperbaric Medicine F. WattelPart I Physical and Pathophysiological Bases of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.Editors: B. Ratzenhofer, J. Niinikoski, M. Hamilton-Farell1.1. Physics of Hyperbaric Pressure W. Weslau 1.2. Biochemistry of Oxygen A. Courtiere 1.3. Physiologic Effects of Increased Barometric Pressure W. Weslau 1.4. Physiologic Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Oxygen Transport and Tissue Olã¯