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COVID-19 : Prevention Recommendations for our Diving Community
March 18th, 2020
n light of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the DAN Europe medical team suggests you take good care of your health, and also protect others by following some basic recommendati... Read More
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Scuba Equipment care – Rinsing and cleaning diving equipment
March 18th, 2020
Maintenance, or “the process of keeping something in a good condition” isn’t just needed to keep the warranty valid, but can prolong the life of your scuba gear, and even keep you alive. The two bigge... Read More
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Germophobia? - Just give it a reasonable thought
March 18th, 2020
As published in past articles of Alert Diver, microbes from different sources, transmitted via diving equipment, can be a true threat to scuba divers.In fact, rented equipment and rinsing tanks can po... Read More
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DAN’s Quick Guide to Properly Disinfecting Dive Gear
March 6th, 2020
In light of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), questions have arisen in the dive community about disease transmission when using rental equipment, especially regulators. With the... Read More
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How to perform a Neurological Assessment
February 22nd, 2020
It is good practice to regard any neurological abnormality after diving as acute decompression illness. Notify a diving medical officer immediately.... Read More
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How to perform One-rescuer CPR
February 22nd, 2020
Performing CPR and BLS on your own as a single rescuer can be extremely emotional and can take place in extremely confusing circumstances. ... Read More
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How to perform a Deep Diver Rescue
February 18th, 2020
If an airway is not available, mouth-to-snorkel rescue breathing should be done. It will be easier to do than mouth-to-mouth
rescue breathing in a choppy sea. Position yourself behind the diver. Ensur... Read More
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How to manage Oxygen Deficiency (Hypoxia)
February 17th, 2020
Providing oxygen as quickly as possible, is good practice for treatment of hypoxia Techniques vary widely depending on the patient's condition, but may include oxygen by face mask or nasal cannula, m... Read More
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How to manage Scombroid Poisoning
February 17th, 2020
Contamination due to improper preservation or canning allows bacteria entrance to the flesh of the fish. These bacteria break the histidine down to a poisonous amine called saurine, which has many of ... Read More
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What to do when confronted by a shark
February 17th, 2020
Nothing compare to the exhilaration of seeing sharks underwater. Being on their level makes for exciting diving. All the more reason to be weel briefed and prepared for this encounter.... Read More
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How to manage Malaria
February 17th, 2020
Malaria usually presents initially with flu-like symptoms: headaches, muscle and joint aches, and fever. Severe shivering attacks (rigors) and high fever then occur and recur in a cyclical pattern eve... Read More
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No Sit-ups no problem
February 3rd, 2020
To avoid an increased risk of decompression sickness, DAN® recommends that divers avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after making a dive. ... Read More
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Group Fitness at the Pool
February 3rd, 2020
Many water aerobics programs involve time in both the shallow and deep ends of the pool. Participants in deep-water classes wear a flotation belt to keep them above the surface at all times. Shallow-w... Read More
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How to Rescue a Distressed diver at the Surface
February 3rd, 2020
A guide as to the steps one should follow to assist a distressed diver at the surface.... Read More
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How to manage Near-Drowning
February 3rd, 2020
Resuscitation should be continued until a doctor calls of the attempt because of
definite death.... Read More
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Improve your breathing
January 30th, 2020
Ujjayi (oo-jie-yee), also known as victorious breath, is a breathing technique used in many yoga practices. Ujjayi is performed by constricting the back of the throat slightly as you breathe in and ou... Read More
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Water: Element of Life and Fitness
January 28th, 2020
As with any sport, maintaining a healthy body and good physical state are key to maximizing your experience. Water aerobics provides a diverse exercise program, and its bidirectional resistance target... Read More
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Suspension Training -The world is your gym.
January 22nd, 2020
Since a stable core is essential for all in-water movements, these core-blasting exercises are perfect for scuba divers.... Read More
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Tabata training - The four-minute fat torch
January 22nd, 2020
This program was originally designed for extremely fit athletes, the original protocol is enough to cause nausea in many people. Fortunately, people of most fitness levels can benefit from lower-inten... Read More
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Manage you Heartburn
December 12th, 2019
With severe reflux there is a risk of aspirating food or acid into the lungs or respirator when diving which is incredibly serious. ... Read More
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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
December 11th, 2019
To reduce the chances of catastrophic failure, manufacturers of products containing Li-ion batteries build in redundant safety features such as vents to release built-up gases, a circuit board to regu... Read More
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DEMP: For more than dive Emergencies
December 11th, 2019
DEMP training, which teaches all the skills from four different first aid courses, can prove useful for more than just dive-related incidents. A spouse, friend or neighbor may need immediate CPR, and ... Read More
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Sea Urchin Puncture wounds
December 1st, 2019
When a sea urchin spine puncture involves a joint, promptly seek medical attention at the time of injury. ... Read More
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Predisposition to Pulmonary Barotrauma
December 1st, 2019
Since barotrauma can occur with hyperinflation of lung tissue, a diver’s lungs must be able to tolerate rapid changes in volume and pressure.... Read More
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