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Melatonin
August 7th, 2018
Travel fatigue and jet lag are hot topics in travel- and aviation medicine. In a related Blogpost on "Jetlag - what to do?" , Dr. Petar Denoble explains more about melatonin as well as other measures ... Read More
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Your DAN Safety Stop
July 17th, 2018
DAN has always been about the partnership between our organisation and the scuba divers who support it. DAN members enjoy great benefits, including Travel Assistance, Alert Diver magazine, and access ... Read More
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Injuries due to exposure - Hyperthermia
July 9th, 2018
Water temperatures that exceed 97°F (36°C) are not commonly experienced by recreational scuba divers. As a result, hyperthermia typically occurs during surface or land-based activities.... Read More
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Know your Oxygen delivery masks 3
July 4th, 2018
Regardless of the mask used, a rescuer's technique affects the concentration of oxygen delivered to the injured diver.... Read More
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Plastic is Killing our ocean
June 14th, 2018
Scientists’ best estimates are that 80% of the debris in the ocean comes from land-based activities. The remainder comes from oilrigs, private boats, commercial ships losing cargo, and fishing vessels... Read More
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The Future of Dive Medicine
June 13th, 2018
By Peter Buzzacott, Ph.D., MPHThe past 40 years have been rife with medical advancements. Treatments for cancer are now routinely targeted to the individual, stomach ulcers are no longer thought to re... Read More
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How to plan for your dive trip
June 11th, 2018
This Smart Guide is a quick and easy reference tool to help you prepare for your dive travel to local and international destinations.... Read More
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Injuries due to Exposure - Dehydration and other concerns
June 11th, 2018
Dehydration is often suspected when someone feels unwell after having been physically active and sweating profusely in a hot, humid environment.... Read More
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Injuries due to exposure - Altitude sickness
June 11th, 2018
Traveling to high altitudes exposes travelers to increasingly rarefied air and progressively decreasing amounts of oxygen, resulting in declining levels of oxygen in the blood and thus impaired physic... Read More
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Injuries due to exposure - Hypothermia
June 11th, 2018
The opportunity to enjoy the scenic splendor of the great outdoors is one of the major attractions of traveling. But with enjoyment of the out-of-doors comes a risk of injury due to exposure.... Read More
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Emergency Oxygen units
June 7th, 2018
In a diving emergency, oxygen first aid can save lives (See "First Aid Refresher"), but only if the emergency kit is fully charged and in good operating condition. Proper maintenance is vital, especia... Read More
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Know Your Oxygen-Delivery Masks 2
June 7th, 2018
Nonrebreather masks are a first-aid option for distressed injured divers who are unable to activate demand valves.... Read More
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Know Your Oxygen-Delivery Masks 1
June 7th, 2018
The oronasal mask is the most versatile and effective delivery device in most circumstances. ... Read More
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Oxygen Unit Maintenance
June 6th, 2018
Inspecting an emergency oxygen unit is not difficult, but a few specific features need to be checked regularly for both your safety and the functionality of the unit. ... Read More
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Taravana: Fact or Falacy?
May 30th, 2018
The condition, known as “taravana” amongst pearl divers of the Tuamotus (a chain of islands and atolls in French Polynesia), has increasingly become accepted as a unique form of DCI ... Read More
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First Aid Kits
May 23rd, 2018
A WELL-STOCKED FIRST AID KIT, KEPT IN EASY REACH, IS A NECESSITY FOR EVERY DIVER. LEARN ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A KIT AND WHAT TO PUT IN IT.... Read More
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THE STORY OF A RASH AFTER A DIVE
May 23rd, 2018
Skin problems in diving can have various causes, including decompression illness. In this article, we look at the different forms of skin bends and what to do when you think you might be affected.... Read More
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To lie or not to lie?
May 22nd, 2018
The medical statement is a set of unified standards evolved from the need for minimum health standards prior to initiating dive training. Over the decades, fitness protocols for recreational divers ha... Read More
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Investing in the future of reefs
May 22nd, 2018
The Global coral repository will collect biopsies of various coral species to protect our oceans’ future.
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Sweet Dreams: When Can I Resume Diving Post Anaesthesia?
May 21st, 2018
The ability to dive depends on the diagnosis for which the anaesthetic was given and the disability from the surgical procedure will determine when you can resume diving. If one was put to sleep for s... Read More
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Breath-hold diving: Running on reserve -Part 5
May 11th, 2018
Our human design was not specifically intended for the aquatic environment. We flaunt this idea regularly and impetuously for our own gain or enjoyment. During breath-hold diving, the alien environmen... Read More
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Learning to Rebreathe
May 11th, 2018
When using a closed-circuit rebreather, breathing does not change the total volume of the liquid displaced in terms of Archimedes’ law, it simply moves the volume of gas back and forth between your lu... Read More
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Emergency Planning: Why Do We Need It?
May 10th, 2018
Ensuring a plan is effective requires a more detailed assessment and an understanding of what actions may be necessary. We start with a vulnerability assessment in which we consider the probable hazar... Read More
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When things go wrong
May 10th, 2018
History teaches us that accidents are always possible. Emergency action plans (EAPs) are essential tools for dive professionals and dive businesses. These plans typically provide information needed in... Read More
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