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The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) publishes
documents that are free of charge for its members only and can be
purchased by non-members at this address:
https://www.uhms.org/publications/uhm-journal/download-uhm-
journal-pdfs.html
New documents are published every trimester.
Click on the cover images below to access the download links.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Stroke-Related
Sudden Hearing Loss: A Case Report.
Authors:
Kayacık SN, Gümüş Selek FZ, Aslan A, Karabakan
R, Kıratlı Ü.
Case report of auricular avulsion injury, repair,
and adjunctive treatment.
Authors:
Fischer GA, Hangan D, Li JG, Saxe B, Christiansen
C, Paticoff K, Richman O, Sasson H.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for selected problem
wounds.
Authors:
Huang ET, Heyboer III M, Savaser DJ.
Delayed Radiation Injuries (Soft Tissue and Bony
Necrosis) and Potential for Future Research
Authors:
Feldmeier JJ, Gesell LB.,
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)
The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS), in
collaboration with the European Underwater and Baromedical Society
(EUBS), published the following paid articles in the issues 1 of Volume
56 of their journal 2026. These articles are now accessible through the
society login or via the internet address below:
https://www.dhmjournal.com/index.php/purchase-an-embargoed-
article
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Exploring the use of full-face masks for ventilation in dive rescue.
Authors: Blizzard EA, Grandin AA, Sims D.
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An echo from the past: open access repository of over 10,000
annotated Doppler audio recordings of venous gas emboli.
Authors: Blogg SL, Azarang A, Lance R, Tillmans F, Moon R,
Papadopolou V, Lindholm P.
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Changes in lung ultrasound presentation induced by breath-hold
diving in a simulated depth competition at Taiwan.
Authors: Chi Y-J, Pan H-Y, Chuang P-C, Cheng C-Y, Li H-Y, Wu M-H.
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Efficacy and safety of potential irrigation diluents following ‘caustic
cocktail’ ingestion.
Authors: Lee A, Moore C, Griffiths A.
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Dual rebreathers in practice: example experiences from the
Wetmules and COBRA Divers.
Authors: Lee D, Challen C, Lock G.
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Scuba tank fill survey in Victoria, Australia, 1 July 2024 to 30 June
2025.
Author: Lippmann J.
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Treatment success in relation to timing of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Authors: Lun C-Y, Au Yeung K-L, Lau Y-F, Yan W-W, Tang K-B.
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Decision regret and shared decision-making in patients undergoing
hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Authors: Meijering JR, Risvanoglu N, van Waard JD, Nederhoed JH,
Hoencamp R, van Hulst RA, Ubbink DT.
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Outcomes in the treatment of inner ear decompression sickness
with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a systematic review.
Authors: Stokes RJ, Marsden J, Watts D, Smerdon G, Hall SD, Bunn L.
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Reply to comment by Peter T Wilmhurst and Christopher Edge.
Authors: Tuominen LJ, Räisänen-Sokolowski AK, Lundell RV
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Transgender people and occupational diving: a new challenge for
diving physicians?
Authors: van Ooij PJAM, Bek AR, van Hulst RA.
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Liver disease and the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire.
Authors: Watson AG, Lim TY.
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Comment on 'Effects of fluid loss on the physiology of closed-circuit
rebreather divers after 100- and 45-metre dives by Tuominen, et al.'
Authors: Wilmshurst PT, Edge C.
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Shared decision-making when considering hyperbaric oxygen
therapy: a systematic review.
Authors: Meijering JR, Risvanoglu N, Nederhoed JH, Hoencamp R,
van Hulst RA, Ubbink DT.
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Psychosis and scuba diving. Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine..
Authors: Querido AL, Wingelaar TT.
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Post-traumatic wound infection after diving caused by Vibrio
alginolyticus: a case report.
Authors: Cebrián-López J, Jover-Díaz F, Infante-Urrios A,
Piqueras-Vidal PM, Ortiz de la Tabla-Duccasse V
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Advances in the delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a
diving bell.
Authors: Johnson G, Bryson P, Tabner A.
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Safety and efficacy of continuous glucose monitoring devices in
individuals with diabetes undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a
scoping review.
Authors: Katsnelson G, Salvatori M, Djaiani G, Greer E, Tarshis J,
Katznelson R.
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Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy initiation latency on auditory
outcomes following acute acoustic trauma.
Authors: Manheim M, Mogilevsky L, Geva A, Knoll O, Zehavi G, Gur I.
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Shared decision-making when considering hyperbaric oxygen
therapy: a systematic review.
Authors: Meijering JR, Risvanoglu N, Nederhoed JH, Hoencamp R,
van Hulst RA, Ubbink DT.
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Psychosis and scuba diving.
Authors: Querido AL, Wingelaar TT.
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Gastric barotrauma following submarine escape training.
Authors: Risberg J, Phillips S, Sletteskog N, Grong K.
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Comparison of three infusion pumps as an option for intensive care
treatments in monoplace hyperbaric chambers.
Author: Schmitz G.
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Challenges in the administration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
(HBOT) for complicated cases in a tertiary care setting.
Authors: Singh D, Mohanty C, Verma R, Kumar S.
These articles are paid for one year, execpt for registered members of
EUBS and SPUMS. Passed the one year embargo, the articles are free
of charge, and can be downloaded through this link:
https://www.dhmjournal.com/index.php/full-journals-embargoed/full-
journals
Note that many of these articles are published through other
organizations and are also integrated in our database.
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (DHM)
Marine Technology Society
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) published
numerous documents from December 2025 to mid April 2026.
Competence and Training
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IMCA C 017 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment:
Marine roles for small workboats
Environmental Sustainability
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IMCA ES 006 - The role of marine contractors in biodiversity impact
and nature-positive developments
Diving division
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IMCA D 089 - Experienced diver competency assessment (EDCA) of
surface supplied and closed bell / saturation divers and Life Support
Technicians.
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IMCA D 086 - Catalogue of national diving regulations.
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IMCA D 077 - Guidance on prevention and mitigation of lost bell
emergencies.
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IMCA D 011 - Guidance on auditing of diving systems.
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IMCA D 048 - Guidance on surface supplied diving operations using
nitrox
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IMCA D 088 - Diving certification and verification
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IMCA G 012 / IMCA D 084 - IMCA assessment procedure for diving
contractor membership
Health and safety
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IMCA M 119 / IMCA HSS 046 - Managing fire risks on DP vessels –
prevention, detection, containment, and response
Marine division
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IMCA M 268 - Recommended practice for the operation of Class 1
DP vessels
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IMCA M 273 - A guide to conducting DP drills and ensuring
preparedness for DP failures
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IMCA M 235 / IMCA S 023 - Guidelines on the shared use of
sensors for survey and positioning purposes.
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IMCA M 249 - DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook
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IMCA M 119 / IMCA HSS 046 - Managing fire risks on DP vessels –
prevention, detection, containment, and response
DP station Keeping Event Reports
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DPSI 036 / IMCA M 274 - Dynamic positioning station keeping
review – incidents and events reported for 2025.
Legal Contract
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IMCA LCIC 001 / IMCA G 015 - IMCA competition law compliance
policy.
Offshore Survey
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IMCA M 235 / IMCA S 023 - Guidelines on the shared use of
sensors for survey and positioning purposes.
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IMCA R 022 / IMCA S 025 - Guidelines for the shared use of
sensors for ROV and survey purposes.
Remote systems & ROV
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IMCA R 022 / IMCA S 025 - Guidelines for the shared use of
sensors for ROV and survey purposes
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IMCA R009 - ROV mobilisation
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
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State of Technology Report: Marine Technology in 2025
Author: Kocak, Donna M.
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Ocean Energy Learns to Walk Its Own Path.
Authors: Lesemann, Reenst; Terrasa, Kristi.
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Ocean-Powered Oyster Tumbling: A Review of Techniques and
Opportunities for Emission Reductions.
Authors: Briggs, Candace D.; Grear, Molly E.
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Coaxial PTO Drives for Wave, Tidal, and Oscillating Water Column Air
Turbines.
Authors: Hanna, John Clarkorcid.
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Ecobuoys for Scalable Oceanography.
Authors: Nawaz, Anuschehorcid icon; Steele, Michaelorcid icon;
Branch, Ruthorcid icon; Burnett, Davidorcid icon; Liao,
Kuotianorcid icon; Parker, Malloryorcid icon; Roumeli,
Eleftheria.
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Distributed Acoustic Sensing in the Marine Environment—Where
Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
Authors: Potter, John R.orcid.
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Seismic Sensing Analysis With Geometric Phase: From Land to Sea.
Authors: Runge, Keithorcid; Beck, Susan
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Feasibility of Accelerating Incompressible Computational Fluid
Dynamics Simulations With Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers.
Authors: Garrett, Michael C.; Ponkratov, Dmitryorcid Qiu, Wei.
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Consequence Analysis Machine Based Power Plant Optimization for
Dynamic Positioning With Battery-Powered Hybrid Propulsion.
Authors: Wu, Yin; Bourgeau, Edward K. Muddusetti, Suman.
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Building Resilience in Vulnerable Coastal Communities With the
Southeast Water Level Network Initiative.
Authors: Hernandez, Debra; Dorton, Jennifer; Alsbrooks, Cotie; Clark,
Russell; Morano, Kait; Troxler, Tiffany; Glazer, Brian T.;
Fiorentino, Laura; Rome, Nicholas; Wilson, Cassandra;
Dusek, Gregory
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Ocean Enterprise: Maturing the Global Market for Blue Technology
and Workforce.
Authors: Van Sumeren, Hans; Kocak, Donna M.; Willis, Zdenka;
Hoffman, Caisey.
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Reflections From Biodiversity COP16: How Innovative Marine
Technology Can Help Achieve the Kunming-Montreal Global
Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Authors: Brocke, Hannah
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Soft Underwater Robots: The Perfect Tool for Exploring Fragile
Ecosystems.
Authors: Hall, Robin; Onal, Cagdas D.
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Navigating Regulatory Frameworks to Benefit From the State of
Diving Technology and Techniques.
Authors: Lombardi, Michael; Mirick, Robert; Chierico, Paulstephen.
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Station-Keeping Control of AUV Based on Visual Servo Under
Unknown Disturbance.
Authors: Peng, Shilin; Tao, Xinjiang; Hu, Liang; Yu, Haibin; Shi,
Jianguang; Li, Zhu; Tian, Xiaoqing
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Deep Water Wave Spectral Characteristics in the Northcentral Bay of
Bengal Using Moored Buoy Measurements.
Authors: Ramamoorthy, Janani; Ganesan, Latha; Muthiah,
Krishnaveni; Venkatesan, Ramasamy
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Green Fuels for Maritime: An Overview of Research Advancements,
Applications, and Challenges.
Authors: Al Baity, Omar A.; Ahmed, Yasser M.; Abdelnaby, Maged;
ElGohary, Mohamed M.
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Mapping a Better Ocean: The Ocean Decade and the Need for Open
Data
Authors: Burger, Peter; Earl, Shannon; Filippone, Marco, Apostle
Peter
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NOAA Ocean Exploration's 2024 Pacific Islands Mapping: Advancing
Ocean Exploration Through Collaborative Interagency Partnerships
and Campaigns
Authors: AlbanoPatricia. Medley Rachel, Cantwell Kasey, Kline Logan,
Kim Carol, Candio Samuel,Cuellar Samuel, Hoy, Shannon,
Morrow Thomas
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Addressing Data Scarcity and Filling Gaps: Enhancing Ocean
Understanding Through Participatory Seabed Mapping in the
Western Indian Ocean Region
Authors: Martin Tinah, Ferrini Vicki, Kimeli Amon, Mathai, Daina
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Mapping for Ocean Exploration: A Framework for Closing the Gaps
Authors: Hoy Shannon, Ferrini Vicki, Ruby Caitlin, Candio Sam,
Drennon Hayley, Groves Sarah
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Perspectives From the South Pacific's Papua New Guinea and Kiribati
on Ocean Mapping's Importance and How Collaborations Through
Seabed 2030 Can Help Achieve Sustainable Ocean Management
Goals
Authors: Kinney Juliet, Oliver Emma, Uriam Tion, Roperez, Jaya
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Bridging the Depths in Algeria: Advancing Hydrospatial Data for
Sustainable Marine Management
Authors: Bellabad Fahima, Kinney Juliet, Khellaf Rafik, Otmani
Housseyn
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Partnering with the “Crowd”: Development of a Community
Bathymetry Program in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
Authors: Gilbert Sherryl, Murawski Steven A, Luther Mark E.,
Silverman Alex, Hommeyer Matthew, Vistocci Roxann,
Chernoch Sophie, Clark Harrison, Grasty Sarah, Erickson
Kristin
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Bathymetric Mapping in the Coastal Zone: Approaches, Challenges,
and Opportunities.
Authors: Murawski Steven A., Gilbert Sherryl, Hommeyer Matthew,
Liu Yonggang, Lembke Chad, Grasty Sarah, English David,
Hu Chuanmin, Dixon Tim, Sadeghi Chorsi Taha.
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Marine Archaeological Surveying Using Snake Robots: The Eely
Survey of Figaro Wreck in the High Arctic.
Authors: Diamanti Eleni, Fossdal Markus, Iversflaten, Markus
Høgevoll, Sæbø Bjørn Kåre, Kasparavičit Gabriel, Waldum Ambjørn
Grimsrud, Yip Mauhing, Ødegård Øyvind, De La Torre Pedro,
Pettersen Kristin Y., Stahl Annette, Hoel Aurora, Skaugset
Kjetil, Ludvigsen, Martin, Sørensen Asgeir Johan.
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The North Philippine Sea: Complexity Illustration for Transdisciplinary
Action Research Resilience and Sustainability.
Authors: Aagesen S., Blum S., Pajaro M., Raouf A., Watts P.
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A Prosperous Economy Requires Ocean Biodiversity Information,
Technology, and Innovation
Authors: Muller-Karger, Frank E.; Canonico, Gabrielle; VanSumeren,
Hans; Myers, Caisey; Ogburn, Matthew B.; Hammerschlag,
Neil; Pendleton, Linwood; Motyka, Jackie; Thompson, Luke R.;
Montes, Enrique; McEachron, Lucas; Pearlman, Jay;
Brenner, Jorge; Williams, Ben; Kavanaugh, Maria T.; Biddle,
Mathew
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Bridge to Science: The Human Connection Driving Ocean Research
Authors: Lancaster, Taz; Muglia, Michael
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A Comparison of UVC Ray Tracing Models to Biofouling Field
Immersion Tests
Authors: Kozee, Madison; Hunsucker, Kelli Z.; Swain, Geoffrey
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The Mini Adaptive Sampling Experiment: Simultaneous Deployment of
Multiple Ocean Observing Platforms in the Yucatan Channel.
Authors: DiMarco, Steven F.; Ge, Xiao; Mahmud, Sakib; Knap, Anthony
H.; Nwankwo, Uchenna; Krueger, Alec; Smith, Matthew;
Glenn, Scott; Miles, Travis; Smith, Michael; Jiménez,
Rosalinda Monreal; de Léon, David Alberto Salas; Tereza,
Víctor Kevin Contreras; Tenreiro, Miguel; Pallas, Enric;
Lermusiaux, Pierre F. J.; Haley, Patrick J.; Mirabito, Chris;
Ramos, Rafael; Storie, Jill
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Enhancing Subsea ROV Operations: A Survey of Operator Challenges,
Essential Skills, and Novel Teleoperation Technologies.
Authors: Xia, Pengxiang; McSweeney, Kevin; Crippen, Kent; Du, Eric
Jing
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Sentinel Gliders: A New Frontier of Ocean Observing
Authors: Gradone, Joseph; Jones, Clayton; Quinn, Shea; Goodrich,
Cordielyn; Fricano, Salvatore; Miles, Travis; Saba, Grace;
Kohut, Joshua; Glenn, Scott; Schofield, Oscar
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The Importance of High-Frequency Radar for Search and Rescue at
Sea: A Foundation for a National Network for the Integrated Ocean
Observing System.
Authors: Roarty, Hugh; Glenn, Scott; Crowley, Michael; Schofield,
Oscar; Kohut, Josh
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Using Microcredentials Pathways for Ocean Technician Workforce
Development.
Authors: Hotaling, Liesl; VanSumeren, Hans; Kohut, Josh; Aragon,
Dave; Waite, Nicole; Lutchko, John; Bond, Sally L.
Registered Nurses in Hyperbaric Medicine:
Increasing Patient Compliance with Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy
Authors:
Hurlburt S, Orwig D.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Traumatic Brain
Injury: A Comprehensive Structure Review
Authors:
Jusoh AF, Ismail I, Yahaya R, Hassan A, Yusoff
HM.
Case of Broca's Aphasia as an expression of
cerebral decompression sickness with
advanced non-invasive monitoring during HBO2
treatment.
Authors:
Schmitz G, Aguero S, Huertas Gabert LC.
Dysbaric osteonecrosis: Case series
osteonecrosis in divers
Authors:
Amamri A, Miliani A, Boudour R, Mellal Y, Dib M,
Medaouar, Bedjaoui A.
Vascular occlusion following hyaluronic acid
injection: A case report
Authors:
Özkan R, Kaya B, Kaya G.
Laptop-style point-of-care ultrasound machines
in the multiplace hyperbaric oxygen treatment
chamber
Authors:
Thacker J, Pullis M, Masters T, Logue C.
High-altitude decompression illness following
recreational diving: a case report from Lake Van.
Authors:
Özkan R, Kaya B.
Risk Factors of Dysbaric Osteonecrosis in
Saturation Diving Identified through Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Surveillance
Authors:
Miyoshi Y, Watanabe S, Tsukazaki S, Sugiura T,
Ikomi F, Tanaka T, Ogawa H, Sawamura T.
The amount of the settled surfactant
dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) in the
heart of rats does not correlate with
decompression illness
Authors:
Wolkowski U, Khatib S, Arieli R.
Maximal fat oxidation in navy divers.
Authors:
Sjöblom C, Ekman L, Plogmark O, Mandić M,
Rodríguez-Zamora L, Melin AK, Ekström M,
Frånberg O.
Multifactorial determinants of diving-associated
deaths in Turkey: autopsy-based insights and
the imperative of integrated forensic
assessment
Authors:
Doğan M, Atan Y, Dağ MA, Üzün İ.
Recompression and Adjunctive Therapies in DCI
Management in Divers: A Review of RCTs
Author:
Fairhead T
Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism During
Watchman Device Implantation
Authors:
Preheim B, Moayedi S, Chew KW, Sethuraman K.
Cold Urticaria Preventing Clearance For
Scientific Diving
Authors:
Popa DA, Winn AR, Masters TC, Logue C.
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Authors:
Anderson CA, Jacoby I
Reversal of a Globus Pallidus Injury in a Severe
Carbon Monoxide Poisoned Patient
Authors:
Graffeo CS, Petitt MJ, Neubauer LE, Steckler GD,
Knapp BJ.
Decompression at 1.3 versus 1.6 bar and
Nitrogen Elimination and Venous Gas Emboli: A
Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors:
Plogmark O, Hjelte C, Olsson M, Ekstrom M,
Franberg O.
Increased ventilatory response to carbon
dioxide after dive training
Authors:
Ekman L, Sjoblom C, Ekstrom M, Franberg O.
Synergistic Neuroprotection by Caffeine and
Astaxanthin Against CNS-OT
Authors:
Rosenberg M, Ezra R, Arieli R, Barash U.
Systematic Review of Otologic Adverse Events in
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Authors:
Voigt A, Laspro M, Thys E, Jethanamest D, Chiu
ES.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Enhances
Autologous Bone Graft Integration: A Meta-
Analysis
Authors:
Zulfiqar A, Spindari K.
Dermatologic medical ozone therapy
complications treated with hyperbaric oxygen
Authors:
McCray P, Johnson-Arbor K.
Transcutaneous Oximetry Optimizes Clinical
Management and Cost-Effectiveness of Diabetic
Foot Ulcers Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen: A
Review of Point-of-Care Vascular Screening
Options
Author:
Clarke R
Safety Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In
Patients Aged 75 And Older: A Multicenter
Retrospective Study
Authors:
Cracchiolo AN, Palma DM, Saporito EFG, Palazzolo
C, Mannino SM, Genco F, Vitale F, Profera L,
Raineri SM, Accurso G.
Evaluation of the efficacy of modified low-dose
HBO2 therapy
Authors:
Kumar S, Kansal V, Chaundhry HBS, Bhutani S,
Mohanty CS.
Severe Anemia
Authors:
Van Meter KW.