South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society
The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS) is a primary source of information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide.
History
The SPUMS was founded on May 3, 1971 in the wardroom of HMAS Penguin.[1] The founding members of SPUMS were Carl Edmonds, Bob Thomas, Douglas Walker, Ian Unsworth, and Cedric Deal and they were joined by approximately 20 others as "charter members".[1] The society was incorporated in 1990.[1]
Purpose
The aims of SPUMS have never changed since its inception:[1][2]
- To promote and facilitate the study of all aspects of underwater and hyperbaric medicine;
- To provide information on underwater and hyperbaric medicine;
- To publish a journal and;
- To convene members of each Society annually at a scientific conference.
Training
SPUMS offers a Diploma of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. This certification, was the first non-naval certification and for years the only
Publications
In 1971, a
SPUMS also publishes many policies to assist clinicians and diving professionals.[4]
Many of the SPUMS publications were available online at the Rubicon Research Repository.
References
- ^ OCLC 16986801.
- ^ South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society. "South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Home Page". Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ OCLC 16986801.
- ^ South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society. "South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Policy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-06-15.