Hyperbaric nursing

Hyperbaric nursing is a nursing specialty involved in the care of patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology offers certification in hyperbaric nursing as a Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN).[1] The professional nursing organization for hyperbaric nursing is the Baromedical Nurses Association.[2][3]

References

  1. Josefsen, L; Woodward, C; Lewis, D; Hodge, J; Camporesi, EM (1997). "The nursing role in hyperbaric medicine". Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Annual meeting abstract). Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  2. Greenberg, DA (1985). "Baromedical nursing specialization". Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Annual meeting abstract). Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  3. "Baromedical Nurses Association Certification". Baromedical Nurses Association. Retrieved 2011-01-14.


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