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Experiments using high pressure fluid jets on human tissues.

I M Calder·D Boustred
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The object of the experiments was to observe the effects of small jets of high pressure fluid on skin and subcutaneous tissues. This was to simulate a situation which might occur following minor failures in the pressure hulls of submersibles. It was found that the dissipation of Kinetic Energy on a small experimental scale resulted in considerable tissue damage. Preliminary tests interspersing fabric between the jet and skin did not show a great reduction in potential damage. An important aspect considered is the possible introduction of pathogens into tissues when sea water is the fluid.

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I M Calder, D Boustred. 1984. Experiments using high pressure fluid jets on human tissues.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0379-0738(84)90068-9

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