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Suggested Reading from the Rubicon Research Repository.

These papers and categories have been selected based on searches of the RRR and questions found in online forums. They are meant to serve as a starting point for anyone interested in the contents of our collection.

General Diving
Diver Health
Ear Care
Drug Interactions
Nutrition
Thermal Protection
Oxygen
Decompression Sickness
Decompression Models
Flying After Diving
UHMS Workshops
In-water Recompression
Diving Fatalities
Hyperbaric Chambers

General Diving

National Plan for the Safety and Health of Divers in Their Quest for Subsea Energy.
Shilling and Beckett 1976
RRR ID: 4085

Diving with Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Reports 1 - 11.
Lanphier and Dwyer 1954
RRR ID: 3323

Principles and Observations on the Physiology of the Scuba Diver, (Principi ed Osservazioni di Fisiologia del Sommozzatore).
Albano 1970
RRR ID: 3277

Decompression in Depth. (1979)
RRR ID: 4230

Physiology in Depth. (1980)
RRR ID: 4231

Physiologic Factors Underlying the Prevention and Treatment of Decompression Sickness.
Van Der Aue et. al. 1945
RRR ID: 3313

Report on Use of Helium Oxygen Mixtures for Diving.
Momsen, 1942
RRR ID: 3312

Tactical Management of Diving Casualties in Special Operations.
Butler FK, Smith DJ. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society; Bethesda, Maryland; 1998.
RRR ID: 4512

Diver Health

Fitness to Dive.
Vorosmarti J, Linaweaver PG (eds). 34th Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Workshop.
UHMS Publication Number 70(WS-WD)5-1-87. 1987
RRR ID: 4249

Medical Fitness at 300 FSW.
Southerland, 2006
RRR ID: 4659

Preliminary Survey of Diver Anthropometrics.
Beatty et. al., 1971
RRR ID: 3956

Diver Anthropometrics.
Beatty et. al., 1972
RRR ID: 3957

Women in Diving.
Fife W (ed), 1987
RRR ID: 4251

Effects of Diving on Pregnancy.
Kent MB (ed), 1978
RRR ID: 4250

The Pathologist's Approach to SCUBA Diving Deaths.
Caruso, 2006
RRR ID: 3933

Ear Care

A Prophylactic Program for the Prevention of Otitis Externa in Saturation Divers.
Thalmann, 1974
RRR ID: 3372

In vitro efficacy of Otic Domeboro against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Dibb, 1985
RRR ID: 3012

Drug Interactions

Interaction of Drugs in the Hyperbaric Environment.
Walsh (ed), 1979
RRR: 4252

Medications taken daily and prior to diving by experienced scuba divers.
Taylor, S; Taylor, DMcD; O'Toole, KS; Ryan, CM 2002 Journal of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society. 32(3)
RRR: 7684

The psychometric and cardiac effects on pseudoephedrine and antihistamines in the hyperbaric environment.
Taylor, DMcD; O'Toole, KS; Auble, TE; Ryan, CM; Sherman, DR 2001 Journal of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society. 31(1)
RRR: 7711

THE BEHAVIORAL TOXICITY OF SUDAFED, BENADRYL, AND DRAMAMINE UNDER HYPERBARIC AIR.
Walsh and Burch, 1977
RRR ID: 4117
Note: This is an abstract, there is no article available. More available at RRR: 4252

Transdermal Scopolamine in the Hyperbaric Environment.
Schwartz and Curley, 1986
RRR ID: 3528

Hyperbaric oxygen and scopolamine.
Bitterman et. al. 1991
RRR ID: 2573

Effects of transcutaneous scopolamine and depth on diver performance.
Williams et. al. 1988
RRR ID: 2495

Effect of the anti-motion-sickness medication cinnarizine on central nervous system oxygen toxicity.
Arieli et. al. 1999
RRR ID: 2307

Effects of ethanol and amphetamine on inert gas narcosis in humans.
Fowler, Hamilton, and Porlier. Undersea Biomed Res. 1986 Sep;13(3):345-54.
RRR ID: 3050

BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS OF THE INTERACTION OF MARIJUANA AND INCREASING PARTIAL PRESSURES OF N2 and O2.
Walsh and Burch, 1978
RRR ID: 4320
---note: this is an abstract so NO paper available.

Reduction of the Behavioral Effects of delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol by Hyperbaric Pressure. (editor note: Cannabis)
Walsh and Burch, 1977
NMRI report ADA046749 published as: Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, v7 p111-116 1977.
RRR ID: 4226

Modulation of Oxygen Toxicity by Select Anti-Melanogenic Compounds.
Rencricca and Coleman, 1979
RRR ID: 3278
NOTE: Drugs tested include Disulfiram, D-Penicillamine, 2-Thiouracil, Isoascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE EVALUATING THE INTERACTIONS OF DRUGS AND HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF OXYGEN.
Nicholson and Aksenov. 2002 UHMS Abstract.
RRR ID: 1086

Nutrition

Nutritional status of land-based US Navy Divers
Singh et. al. Undersea Biomed Res. 1988 Mar;15(2):135-45.
RRR ID: 2488

Recommended Dietary Menus for Use in Operational and Research Saturation Diving.
Thorp and Doubt. 1988
RRR ID: 3774

Work Enhancement and Thermal Changes during Intermittent Work in Cool Water after Carbohydrate Loading.
Thorp et. al. 1990
RRR ID: 3775

Dietary Plans for Carbohydrate Loading.
Doubt and Thorp. 1989
RRR ID: 3776

Preliminary Diet and Hydration Guidelines for Diving to Depths to 150 FSW.
Doubt et. al. 1991
RRR ID: 3777

Dietary Fat and the Role of Prostaglandins in the Development of Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity.
Schatte et. al. 1977
RRR ID: 4194

ACUTE MANIPULATION OF DIETARY FAT AND FORMATION OF VENOUS GAS EMBOLI (VGE) AFTER DIVING.
Curry and Lundgren. UHMS Meeting Abstracts 1997
RRR ID: 340

N2 ELIMINATION IN HUMANS AFTER ACUTE INGESTION OF DIETARY FAT.
Curry and Lundgren. UHMS Meeting Abstracts 1998
RRR ID: 683

Thermal Protection

Proceedings of the International Polar Diving Workshop.
Lang and Sayer (eds). 2007
RRR ID: 5002

Survey of Thermal Protection Strategies.
Stinton. 2006
RRR ID: 4658

Insulation, Compressibility and Absorbency of Dry Suit Undergarments.
Sterba, Hanson, and Stiglich. 1989
RRR ID: 4867

Proceedings of the DCIEM Diver Thermal Protection Workshop.
Nishi. 1989
RRR ID: 3922

Market Survey of Commercially Available Dry Suits.
Brewster and Sterba. 1988
RRR ID: 4868

AAUS Proceedings of Special Sesson on Coldwater Diving.
Lang and Mitchell. 1987
RRR ID: 4239

Effects of Hand and Foot Heating on Diver Thermal Balance.
Weinberg and Thalmann. 1990
RRR ID: 4247

AAUS Polar Diving Workshop Proceedings.
Lang and Stewart. 1992
RRR ID: 4240

Thermal insulation properties of argon used as a dry suit inflation gas.
Risberg and Hope. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2001 Fall;28(3):137-43.
RRR ID: 2380

A Guide to Polar Diving.
Jenkins. 1976
RRR ID: 3853

Diver performance: the effect of cold.
Davis et. al. Undersea Biomed Res. 1975 Sep;2(3):195-213.
RRR ID: 2428

Effects of Serial Wet-Dry-Wet Cold Exposure: Thermal Balance, Physical Activity, and Cognitive Performance.
Doubt et. al. 1989
RRR ID: 3783

Diver temperature and performance changes during long-duration, cold water exposure.
Vaughan. Undersea Biomed Res. 1975 Jun;2(2):75-88.
RRR ID: 2692

Thermal Protection and Diver Performance in Special Operations Forces Combat Swimmers (Over-The-Beach Phase)
Valaik et. al. 1998
RRR ID: 3785

Thermal Protection and Diver Performance in Special Operations Forces Combat Swimmers (Resting Diver Phase)
Valaik et. al. 1997
RRR ID: 3784

Manned Evaluation of a Prototype Composite Cold Water Diving Garment Using Liquids and Superinsulation Aerogel Materials.
Nuckols, Chao, and Swiergosz. 2005
RRR ID: 3487

Title: Evaluation of Marine Corps Battery Powered Electrically Heated Diving Dress.
Moritz and Langworthy. 1972
RRR ID: 3787

Laboratory Assessment of the Changes in Thermal Properties of Polar Diving Suit Material When Exposed to Oils at Low Temperatures.
Sinnarwalla and Sundaram. 1981
RRR ID: 3852

DIVER THERMAL STATUS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS (DCS).
Ruterbusch et. al. UHMS Meeting Abstracts 2004
RRR ID: 1413

Oxygen

Historical Summaries

Oxygen toxicity: A brief history of oxygen in diving.
Acott. SPUMS 1999 Volume 29 Number 3.
RRR ID: 6014

Tolerating oxygen exposure.
Hamilton Jr, RW. SPUMS 1997 Volume 27 Number 1.
RRR ID: 6038

Closed-circuit oxygen diving in the U.S. Navy.
Butler. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2004 Spring;31(1):3-20.
RRR ID: 3986

Lambertsen and O2: beginnings of operational physiology.
Vann. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2004 Spring;31(1):21-31.
RRR ID: 3987

The Predictive Studies Series: Correlation of physiologic responses to extreme environmental stresses.
Clark. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2004 Spring;31(1):33-51.
RRR ID: 3988

CNS oxygen toxicity.
Bitterman. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2004 Spring;31(1):63-72.
RRR ID: 3991

Oxygen Toxicity - Central Nervous System

Factors Affecting CNS Oxygen Toxicity in Humans.
Natoli and Vann. 1996 MS Thesis
RRR ID: 21

CNS (Central Nervous System) Oxygen Toxicity in Closed-Circuit SCUBA Divers.
Butler and Thalmann. NEDU 11-84; 1984.
RRR ID: 3378

Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity in Closed-Circuit SCUBA Divers II.
Butler FK and Thalmann ED. Undersea Biomedical Research 13(12); 193-224; June 1986.
RRR ID: 3045

Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity in Closed-Circuit SCUBA Divers III.
Butler FK. NEDU Report 5-86, May 1986.
RRR ID: 4511

Screening for Oxygen Intolerance in U.S. Navy Divers.
Butler FK and Knafelc ME. Undersea Biomedical Research 13(1); 91-98; March, 1986.
RRR ID: 3046

Screening for Oxygen Tolerance in U.S. Navy Combat Swimmers.
Walters K, Gould M, Bacharach E, Butler F. Undersea Hyper Med 2000; 27: 21-26.
RRR ID: 2358

A test for variations in individual sensitivity to hyperbaric oxygen toxicity.
Harabin, Survanshi, and Homer. Undersea Hyperb Med. 1994 Dec;21(4):403-12.
RRR ID: 2154

CNS oxygen toxicity in oxygen-inert gas mixtures.
Bitterman, Laor, and Melamed. Undersea Biomed Res. 1987 Nov;14(6):477-83.
RRR ID: 2445

Visual Reaction Time Performance Preceding CNS Oxygen Toxicity.
Curley MD and Butler FK. Undersea Biomedical Research 14(4); 301-310; July, 1987.
RRR ID: 3086

Oxygen Toxicity - Pulmonary

Two Consecutive Five-Day Weeks of Daily Four-Hour Dives with Oxygen Partial Pressure 1.4 ATM
Shykoff. 2006 NEDU Report.
RRR ID: 3493

Extension of oxygen tolerance by interrupted exposure.
Clark. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2004 Summer;31(2):195-8.
RRR ID: 4009

Pulmonary effects of submerged oxygen breathing: 4-, 6-, and 8-hour dives at 140 kPa.
Shykoff Undersea Hyperb Med. 2005 Sep-Oct;32(5):351-61.
RRR ID: 4031

Pulmonary Oxygen Tolerance in Man and Derivation of Pulmonary Oxygen Tolerance Curves.
Clark and Lambertsen. 1970 PhD Thesis
RRR ID: 3863

Oxygen - Decompression

The isobaric (oxygen window) principle of decompression.
Behnke AR, 1967
RRR ID: 4029

Oxygen - General

Oxygen Toxicity Risk Assessment.
Vann RD. 1989
RRR ID: 4103

Purge Prodecures For the Draeger LAR V Closed Circuit UBA.
Butler FK and Thalmann ED. Navy Experimental Diving Unit Report 5-84;March, 1984.
RRR ID: 3523

Underwater Purging Procedures for the Draeger LAR V Closed-Circuit UBA.
Butler FK. NEDU Report 6-86, May 1986.
RRR ID: 3529

Hyperoxic Myopia in a Closed-Circuit Mixed-Gas SCUBA Diver.
Butler FK, White E, Twa M. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine 26 (1); 41-45; 1999.
RRR ID: 2312

Decompression Sickness

Boycott AE, Damant GCC, Haldane JS. The prevention of compressed air illness. J Hyg. 1908;8:342-443.
RRR ID: 7489

Physiologic Factors Underlying the Prevention and Treatment of Decompression Sickness.
Van Der Aue et. al. 1945
RRR ID: 3313

The Return to Active Diving After Decompression Sickness or Arterial Gas Embolism.
Davis JC (ed). Proceedings of a Symposium held 28 May 1980. UHMS Publication Number 41(CW)11-13-80. Bethesda: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society; 1980; 42 pages.
RRR ID: 4245

AAUS Biomechanics of Safe Ascents Workshop.
Lang and Egstrom. 1990
RRR ID: 4241

The Physiological Basis of Decompression.
Vann RD (ed). 38th Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Workshop. UHMS Publication Number 75(Phys)6-1-89. Bethesda: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society; 1989; 437 pages.
RRR ID: 6853

Decompression Models

A fundamental approach to the prevention of decompression sickness.
Hills. SPUMS 1978 Volume 8 Number 2.
RRR ID: 6176

Development and validation of no-stop decompression procedures for recreational diving: the DSAT recreational dive planner.
Hamilton, Rogers, and Powell. 1994
RRR ID: 4228

Doppler ultrasound monitoring of the gas phase formation following decompression in repetitive dives.
Powell, Spencer, and Rogers. 1988
RRR ID: 4229

CALCULATION OF DECOMPRESSION SCHEDULES FOR NITROGEN-OXYGEN AND HELIUM-OXYGEN DIVES.
Workman. 1965
RRR ID: 3367

Systematic Guide to Decompression Schedule Calculations.
Braithwaite. 1972
RRR ID: 3945

Tissue gas exchange models and decompression computations: a review.
Wienke. Undersea Biomed Res. 1989 Jan;16(1):53-89. Review.
RRR ID: 2529

The U.S. Navy decompression computer.
Butler and Southerland. 2001
RRR ID: 2364

AIR-N2O2 Decompression Computer Algorithm Development.
Thalmann. 1985
RRR ID: 4820

Computer Algorithms Used in Computing the Mk 15/16 Constant 0.7 ATA Oxygen Partial Pressure Decompression Tables.
Thalmann. 1983
RRR ID: 3294

Phase II Testing of Decompression Algorithms for Use in the U.S. Navy Underwater Decompression Computer.
Thalmann. 1984
RRR ID: 4811

Development of a Decompression Algorithm for Constant 0.7 ATA Oxygen Partial Pressure in Helium Diving.
Thalmann. 1985
RRR ID: 4816

Statistically Based Decompression Tables. I. Analysis of Standard Air Dives: 1950-1970.
RRR ID: 3402

Statistically Based Decompression Tables. II. Equal Risk Air Diving Decompression Schedules.
RRR ID: 3403

Statistically Based Decompression Tables. 3. Comparative Risk Using U.S. Navy, British, and Canadian Standard Air Schedules.
RRR ID: 3404

Statistically Based Decompression Tables IV: Extension to Air and N2-02 Saturation Decompression.
RRR ID: 3405

Statistically Based Decompression Tables 5: Haldane-Vann Models for Air Diving.
RRR ID: 3406

Statistically-Based Decompression Tables. 6. Repeat Dives on Oxygen/ Nitrogen Mixes.
RRR ID: 3407

Statistically Based Decompression Tables. 7. Selection and Treatment of Primary Air and N2 - O2 Data.
RRR ID: 3408

Statistically Based Decompression Tables 8: Linear-Exponential Kinetics.
RRR ID: 3409

Statistically Based Decompression Tables IX: Probabilistic Models of the Role of Oxygen in Human Decompression Sickness.
RRR ID: 3410

Statistically Based Decompression Tables X: Real-Time Decompression Algorithm Using a Probabilistic Model.
RRR ID: 3411

Statistically Based Decompression Tables XI: Manned Validation of the LE Probabilistic Model for Air and Nitrogen-Oxygen Diving.
RRR ID: 3412

Optimal Decompression from 90 MSW. Editor's note: Copernicus Model
Brubakk and Gutvik. 2006.
RRR ID: 4656

A MODEL PREDICTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR DYNAMIC CALCULATION OF OPTIMAL DECOMPRESSION PROFILES.
RRR ID: 1577
---note: this is an abstract so NO paper available. The paper reference from the abstract is RRR ID: 3898

PARAMETER ESTIMATION OF THE COPERNICUS BUBBLE MODEL USING HUMAN DOPPLER DATA.
RRR ID: 3621
---note: this is an abstract so NO paper available.

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