Citation

Sharp FC, Sayer MD. Diving Hyperb. Med. 2017; 47(2): 127-130.

Affiliation

West Scotland Centre for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll, Scotland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society and European Underwater and Baromedical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

28641326

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.

Language: en

Keywords

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