Experiments using high pressure fluid jets on human tissues.

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.