Diver down : real-world scuba accidents and how to avoid them /
A collection of true stories diving accident stories, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompanied by an in-depth analysis of what went wrong and how you can recognize, avoid, and respond to similar underwater calamities. This unique...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Camden, Me. :
International Marine/McGraw-Hill,
[2006]
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| Online Access: | Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
| Summary: | A collection of true stories diving accident stories, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompanied by an in-depth analysis of what went wrong and how you can recognize, avoid, and respond to similar underwater calamities. This unique survival guide explores the gamut of diving situations, including cave and wreck diving, deep-water dives, river and drift diving, decompression sickness, and much more. It shows you how to prevent tragic mishaps: Inspection and maintenance of primary and secondary diving gear, Learning and following established safety protocols, Confirming the training and credentials of diving professionals, Practicing emergency responses under real-world conditions. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 210 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 0071445722 9780071445726 |