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Military divers

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Physiology
  • Diving Medicine
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Background:

  • Arctic ice diving presents unique thermal challenges for military personnel.
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  • To evaluate the thermal comfort and protective qualities of different diving suit and glove configurations.
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    • Dry suit with dry glove configuration may offer better NFCI protection for longer dives.
    • Hydrostatic pressure and repetitive diving emerged as potential, unexamined NFCI risk factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Arctic ice diving poses a significant risk for non-freezing cold injury, especially to the feet.
    • Equipment choices impact thermal comfort and protection, with trade-offs between short and long dives.
    • Further research into unique diving stressors like hydrostatic pressure and repetitive dives is essential for mitigating NFCI risk.