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Scuba Injuries

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Scuba Injuries Definition

Common names:

Scuba Injuries
Underwater Diving Injuries

A person with a scuba injury has damage to the body caused by changes in pressure that occur during diving.

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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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