The beautiful locales, exotic plant and sea life, and relaxing environs of dive locations are even more peaceful when you are armed with the expertise and skill to stay safe in any situation. With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safety will become your most valuable diving companion. Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast. Do not rely on someone else—or chance—to keep you safe. Let Scuba Diving Safety help you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest. Contents PrefaceIntroductionSafety PlanningChapter 1. Safety and PreventionChapter 2. Equipment Use and MaintenanceChapter 3. Emergency Assistance Plans and EvacuationChapter 4. Emergency Recognition and Prevention Rescue TechniquesChapter 5. Missing Diver SearchChapter 6. Surface Rescue TechniquesChapter 7. Underwater Rescue TechniquesChapter 8. Open-Water ResuscitationChapter 9. Towing and Removal From WaterChapter 10. Dry-Land ResuscitationChapter 11. Diving First Aid Special Environments and SituationsChapter 12. Currents and DamsChapter 13. Overheads and EntanglementsChapter 14. Dangerous Marine LifeChapter 15. FreedivingEpilogueReferencesIndex
