A technical diving-related burns case: treatment in a remote location

Fiona Sharp; Martin Sayer

A technical diving-related burns case: treatment in a remote location

Fiona Sharp, Martin Sayer

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Abstract

Injuries suffered as a result of a rebreather oxygen explosion and fire occurred to a diver on vacation in the island state of Chuuk, Micronesia. The medical and logistical management of the diver in a remote location are described. The mechanism of both the fire and the subsequent blast and burn injuries are discussed. Prevention of and preparation for such incidents are discussed in the context of the increasing frequency of dive and adventure travel to remote areas.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-130
Number of pages	4
Journal	Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
Volume	47
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Jun 2017

Keywords

Burns; Fire or explosion; First aid; Medical kits; Rebreathers/closed circuit; Remote locations; Case reports

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