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The design of a hyperbaric centre covers all aspects of structure, organization and functioning of the hyperbaric medical facility for treatment, education and research in the international network of hyperbaric institutions and organisations. In this chapter the general description of all items (from hyperbaric chamber and medical devices used in pressurised environment, by medical personnel and procedures up to classification of hyperbaric centres) is presented
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Kot, J., Sicko, Z. (2006). Organization of a Hyperbaric Centre. In: Mathieu, D. (eds) Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4448-8_39
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