Links
London Hyperbaric Medicine does not accept responsibility for the content of other sites. This list exists only for the interest and convenience of those who use the London Hyperbaric Medicine Internet pages.Organisations and Associations
British
Hyperbaric Association (BHA)This site covers all healthcare commission approved facilities offering hyperbaric medicine within the United Kingdom.
Carbon Monoxide Treatment
A campaign and information site on the dangers of CO poisoning.
COST
This site has been set up with the support of the European Commission, under the COST (Cooperation in Science and Technology) Programme.
European Baromedical Association
Encourages integration of Baromedical personnel in all European baromedical centres by working towards standardization of education throughout Europe while supporting and encouraging a safe approach in our daily practices and improving methods of communication.
European Underwater and Baromedical Society (EUBS)
The EUBS is a Scientific Society dedicated to the study and promotion of diving and hyperbaric medicine, a fascinating but all too little known field of medicine.
HTNA
Hyperbaric Technician and Nurses Association - Australia.
Their purpose is to provide and encourage the exchange of information, standardise practice and protocols within technical and nursing communities, educate and inform the recreational diving industry and to encourage hyperbaric research in order to advance the scientific basis of practice.
National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Technology
Provides approved courses and registration for Doctors, Nurses and Technicians in Hyperbaric Technology.
Royal College of Anaesthetists
SPUMS
South Pacific Underwater Medical Society
To promote and facilitate information and research on all aspects of underwater and hyperbaric medicine.
To Provide information on underwater medicine to all interested groups. This includes diving organisations, industry, the military, as well as the individual diver.
To promote exchange of information between members on all aspects of underwater medicine and related subjects and to publish a quarterly Journal.
To convene members annually at a Scientific Conference.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society(UHMS)
A primary source of information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide.
UK Sports Diving Medical Committe.
The UK Sport Diving Medical Committee advises the British Sub-Aqua Club , Sub-Aqua Association and Scottish Sub-Aqua Club on diving medicine issues, including assessment of fitness to dive. This is conducted through a national network of medical referees with accredited diving medicine expertise, using a uniform set of medical standards which are continually reviewed as new research is published.
From this site you are able to download self declaration forms.
Diving Training Agencies
British
Sub Aqua ClubThe BSAC is one of the most respected diving organisations in the world.
Divers Alert Network
Emergency First ResponseEmergency First Response is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and first aid training organization. Emergency First Response is backed by 36 years of experience in the development and delivery of instructional courses, training materials and educational curricula. Emergency First Response courses have gained widespread international acceptance.
Focused on training the lay rescuer, the Emergency First Response approach to training builds confidence in lay rescuers and increases their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency by teaching them the skills they need in a non-stressful learning environment. Participants are also given as much practice as necessary to master and retain these skills.
Professional
Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)Sub Aqua Association
Magazines and books
AquapressDiver incorporating Underwater world
The International Technical Diving Magazine
Dive Girl
Best Publishing Company
Safety
HSE general home pageHSE Diving
National Fire Protection Association (USA)
