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9780736052511

Scuba Diving Safety

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  • ISBN13:

    9780736052511

  • ISBN10:

    0736052518

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-04-25
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Summary

The beautiful locales, exotic plant and sea life, and relaxing environs of dive locations are even more peaceful when you are armed with the expertise and skill to stay safe in any situation.With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safetywill become your most valuable diving companion. Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast.Do not rely on someone elseor chanceto keep you safe. Let Scuba Diving Safetyhelp you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest.

Author Biography

Dan Orr is president and CEO of the Divers Alert Network (DAN), an international scuba diving safety organization.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Safety Planning
Safety and Prevention
Equipment Use and Maintenance
Emergency Assistance Plans and Evacuation
Emergency Recognition and Prevention
Rescue Techniques
Missing Diver Search
Surface Rescue Techniques
Underwater Rescue Techniques
Open-Water Resuscitation
Towing and Removal From Water
Dry-Land Resuscitation
Diving First Aid
Special Environments and Situations
Currents and Dams
Overheads and Entanglements
Dangerous Marine Life
Freediving
Epilogue
References
Index
About the Authors
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