THERMAL BALANCE IN DIVERS

Studies affecting the thermal balance of divers are discussed with particular attention to the effects of 'wet' and 'dry' suits, methods of heat replacement, and factors contributing to heat loss.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Naval Medicine

  Alverstoke, Hants PO12 2DL,   England 
• Authors:
  • Rawlins, J
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 182-188
• Serial:
  • Royal Naval Medical Service Journal
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Naval Medicine

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash exposure; First aid; Hypothermia; Life rafts; Lifesaving; Survival
• Uncontrolled Terms: Exposure (Human)
• Old TRIS Terms: Life raft exposure
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041836
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Royal Naval Medical Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM