Diving Diseases Research Centre

The "Diving Diseases Research Centre" is a hyperbaric medical centre in Plymouth Science Park, in southern England.[1][2]

History

The centre was founded as a charitable institution in 1980,[3] concentrating on decompression sickness.[4] Later research and treatment has expanded into the use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers in wound healing and counteracting carbon monoxide poisoning.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Inquest warning on diving courses". BBC.co.uk. August 8, 2006. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ^ "Fresh from the pot, Plymouth RNLI rescue diver". DiverNet.com. May 11, 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ "DDRC HEALTHCARE - Charity 279652". Charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  4. ^ a b "Hyperbaric chambers: Not just for the bends". BBC News. January 30, 2013. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  5. ^ "DDRC Healthcare". British Hyperbaric Association. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  6. ^ Bishop, Alexandra. "Treating non-hypoxic wounds with hyperbaric oxygen therapy". Wounds UK. 9 (Mar2013): 76–79. ISSN 1746-6814.

Official website

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