Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine 207PE0005X
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine: Undersea Medicine is also referred to as Hyperbaric Medicine. It involves diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions caused when people enter the undersea world. This is inclusive of the affects of gas and pressure on the body.
Taxonomy Code: 207PE0005X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Emergency Medicine: Is where physicians take care of patients with acute injuries or illnesses that need immediate attention. This type of medicine is usually done to take care of the immediate needs and if required, the patient is sent elsewhere for longer term care. This medicine is practiced in Emergency Rooms in hospitals, as well as various intensive care units. Some areas of medicine in which this is practiced are medical toxicology, pediatric emergency medicine, and sports medicine.