Edward D. Thalmann
Edward D. Thalmann (1945-2004) was a renowned United States Navy officer and undersea medicine specialist. He is best known for his significant contributions to the field of diving medicine, particularly in the development of the United States Navy dive tables, which are used worldwide for safe scuba diving practices.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Edward D. Thalmann was born in 1945. He pursued his education in the field of medicine, although the specifics of his early education are not widely documented.
Career[edit | edit source]
Thalmann joined the United States Navy, where he specialized in undersea and hyperbaric medicine. His work primarily focused on improving safety measures for divers, and he played a crucial role in the development of the United States Navy dive tables.
The Navy dive tables are a set of decompression tables that provide guidelines for divers to avoid decompression sickness, a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur due to changes in pressure during ascent from a dive. Thalmann's work on these tables has had a profound impact on the field of diving medicine, improving safety for divers around the world.
In addition to his work on the dive tables, Thalmann also conducted extensive research on the treatment of decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism, two conditions that can affect divers. His research has been widely recognized for its contributions to the field of undersea medicine.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Edward D. Thalmann passed away in 2004, but his contributions to the field of undersea medicine continue to be recognized. His work on the Navy dive tables remains a standard in the field of diving medicine, and his research has significantly improved safety for divers worldwide.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- United States Navy
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Decompression (diving)
- Decompression sickness
- Arterial gas embolism
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