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Dr. Adrianne P. Smith, MD

Preventative Medicine Specialist

Dr. Adrianne Smith is a Medical Consultant and Principal at WPS Medical Consultants, LLC, specializing in aiding the Medical Device Industry in the advancement, production, distribution, and education of cutting-edge devices, particularly in the areas of wound care and pain management. With a diverse professional background, she spent 9 years as a military medical officer in the US Air Force, engaging in academic pursuits, entrepreneurial ventures, and corporate leadership roles. During her military tenure, Dr. Smith undertook various assignments in the US and abroad, culminating in her role as the Department Chief of Emergency Services and EMS Director for the 375 th Medical Group at Scott AFB, IL. Transitioning to academia, she worked with the University Physician’s Group, holding the positions of Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Quality Assurance-Risk Management in the Emergency Department at UTHSC-SA Texas. Additionally, she dedicated 5 years as the Founding Medical Director at the Texas Diabetes Institute Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, earning accolades such as Physician of the Year in 2004. 
39 years Experience
Dr. Adrianne P. Smith, MD
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Washington U- St. Louis MO
  • Accepting new patients

How long can you safely stay underwater using an oxygen tank?

The amount of time a person can stay underwater with an oxygen tank depends upon the depth, water temperature, gas mixture in the tank, the diver's fitness and medical state (including READ MORE
The amount of time a person can stay underwater with an oxygen tank depends upon the depth, water temperature, gas mixture in the tank, the diver's fitness and medical state (including medications being taken), and the amount of exertion the diver intends to undertake. Individuals who dive, should undergo training in a dive center and learn about how to safely use breathing gases and other diving equipment.