207PE0005X Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Description
A healthcare provider who specializes in treating injuries and illnesses related to diving, underwater activities, and exposure to different air pressures. They use special therapies, such as hyperbaric oxygen treatment, to help with conditions like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, slow-healing wounds, and certain infections. Patients can expect expert care for emergencies from diving or working in unusual environments, as well as guidance on prevention and safety.
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Emergency Medicine
- Specialization
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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