Extreme Scuba Diving Medicine

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Fig. 25.1 Mediastinal emphysema and subcutaneous emphysema of the neck in a diver resulting from a rapid ascent from about 40 m with closed glottis. Plain radiographs (a, b) and…

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Kitesports Medicine

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Fig. 15.1 Foil kite. Arrow shows one of the inlets through which the wind inflates the kite Fig. 15.2 Inflating a leading edge inflatable kite using a hand pump. La…

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Windsurfing Medicine

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Fig. 21.1 Wave jumping. In this discipline, the peaks of unbroken waves are used like a ramp allowing athletes to perform aerial stunts. Wave sailing is the most extreme discipline…

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Rehabilitation of Extreme Sports Injuries

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Fig. 34.1 (a, b) Vestibular retraining (VOR, horizontal canal) Fig. 34.2 Oculomotor retraining. (a) Convergence; (b) unilateral ocular focus retraining Concussion management can be daunting for both the medical professional…

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Treatment of Casualties in Hostile Environments

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Fig. 8.1 Long-line operation Terrestrial rescue teams usually work in poor weather conditions and at night or when the air-bound intervention teams need technical assistance. During rescue operations medical rescue…

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Extreme Sports Dermatology

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Fig. 6.1 Friction bullae frequently occur on the heel These bullae, which result from splits in the epidermis at the level of the stratum granulosum, occur most frequently on the…

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Skydiving Injuries

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Fig. 16.1 (a, b) Formationskydiving (Photo: Dario Vecchiato) In freeflying and freestyle, sequences of free-fall moves are scored by judges (Fig. 16.2); in sky surfing, sequences are performed with the…

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Foot-Launched Flying Injuries

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Fig. 17.1 Hang gliding: landing in Florida Ridge, Miami, Florida, USA ). During their flight, pilots are suspended from the glider by a special prone harness, and they control the…

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White-Water Paddlesport Medicine

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Grade Definition I Low-difficulty river where little training is needed. Flow is slow moving and predictable. Obstacles are unobtrusive and easily negotiated. Self-rescue is easy with little risk to the…

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