Dangerous Recreational Activity
Dangerous Recreational Activity
Author(s): Lăcramioara BălanSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: aquatic animals; scuba diver; barotrauma;
Summary/Abstract: Drowning isn’t the only danger in water - some aquatic animals can be deadly. The scuba diver who dies underwater poses a difficult diagnostic dilemma for investigating authorities and pathologists. Barotrauma caused by the failure of a gasfilled body cavity to equalize its internal pressure with changes in the ambient pressure is another cause of death.Investigation should be thorough and follow a standardized outline. This investigation should include the victim’s past medical and social history, dive profile, a detailed history of the terminal event and resuscitation efforts, environmental conditions, examination of the diving equipment and finally the autopsy.
Journal: European Journal of Law and Public Administration
- Issue Year: 8/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 65-69
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English