Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is a professional organization dedicated to the field of undersea and hyperbaric medicine.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term is /ʌndərˈsiː ənd haɪpərˈbærɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl səˈsaɪəti/.
Etymology
The term "Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society" is derived from the words "undersea" (referring to activities performed underwater), "hyperbaric" (referring to the medical use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressure), and "medical society" (referring to a professional organization of medical practitioners).
Related Terms
- Diving medicine: The prevention and treatment of diving-related disorders.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber.
- Decompression sickness: A condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation.
Overview
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society was established to provide a forum for the scientific exchange of information in the fields of undersea and hyperbaric medicine. The society promotes research and education in these areas, and sets standards for the practice of undersea and hyperbaric medicine.
Membership
Membership in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is open to all individuals and organizations interested in undersea and hyperbaric medicine. The society offers several categories of membership, including regular, associate, student, and corporate memberships.
Activities
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society organizes annual scientific meetings, publishes a peer-reviewed journal, and provides educational resources for its members. The society also advocates for the recognition and advancement of undersea and hyperbaric medicine in the broader medical community.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
- Wikipedia's article - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
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