ABEM UHM study plan

Define and derive the gas laws (Boyle, Charles, Dalton, Henry, Amontons) and compute pressure-volume and partial-pressure values across depth

Calculate absolute pressure, gauge pressure, and depth-equivalent conversions in both seawater and freshwater

Explain buoyancy, gas density, and work of breathing changes with depth and gas mixture

Diagram the pathophysiology of barotrauma of descent and ascent in each gas-containing space

Differentiate dissolved-gas and bubble models of decompression and describe tissue half-time concepts qualitatively

Explain inert gas uptake and elimination kinetics and how they drive no-decompression limits and safety stops

Describe mechanisms and recognition of inert gas narcosis, oxygen toxicity (CNS and pulmonary), and CO2 retention

Compare breathing gases (air, nitrox, heliox, trimix) by depth limits and toxicity risk

Outline the epidemiology, mechanisms, and risk factors for decompression illness (DCI)

Distinguish arterial gas embolism from decompression sickness by presentation, timing, and pathophysiology

Describe the clinical features and initial management of near-drowning, hypothermia, and immersion pulmonary edema

Explain gas contamination, oxygen supply failure, and equipment-related diving emergencies

Perform a structured dive-accident history including dive profile, gas, timing, and symptom evolution

Construct a prioritized initial assessment and resuscitation plan for a suspected DCI patient

Justify transport decisions, in-water recompression risks, and definitive recompression referral timing

Select and interpret adjunctive tests while recognizing their limitations in DCI

Explain the physical principles of hyperbaric oxygen delivery including pressure, partial pressure, and dose

Describe chamber systems, gas handling, fire safety, and patient/attendant safety protocols

Explain oxygen toxicity risk and mitigation during hyperbaric treatment

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the inside attendant and chamber operator

State the accepted indications and relative contraindications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Match each indication to its proposed mechanism and typical treatment protocol

Identify absolute contraindications and drug/device interactions requiring modification

Explain the rationale for treatment tables and how to select among them

Manage complications of hyperbaric treatment including barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and confinement anxiety

Describe management of carbon monoxide poisoning and cyanide co-toxicity including HBO indications

Integrate management of gas embolism and decompression illness with hyperbaric referral pathways

Construct a differential for a patient deteriorating during or after a hyperbaric treatment

Synthesize all domains into an integrated review of high-yield concepts and common failure points

Complete a timed mixed-domain practice exam and analyze errors by domain

Re-drill weak areas identified in the error analysis

Rehearse rapid recall of formulas, indications, and treatment thresholds