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Dry suits and skin Bends
September 7th, 2018
Cutaneous DCS typically presents as a blotchy, bruise-like rash generally appearing in areas of the body with the most adipose tissue (body fat), such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and breasts. The... Read More
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Plan for medical emergencies
September 7th, 2018
Reduce your risk. Identify any recommended vaccinations for your destination, and schedule to get them early. ... Read More
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Customize Your First-Aid Kit
September 7th, 2018
For most DAN staff, diving is not just a job, it's a passion. A few colleagues shared their recommendations about divers' first-aid needs from their personal experiences.... Read More
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Replacing dive computers and BCDs
September 6th, 2018
New technology has improved computer processing power, battery life, sensor sensitivity and display screens.... Read More
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Diving with Chemotherapy
September 6th, 2018
Returning to diving after any major health issue, including cancer, is that you should be released by your physician for full and unrestricted activity, with no limitations on mobility or lifting and ... Read More
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Side effects of Rectogesic ointment
September 5th, 2018
Complications such as dizziness or headache during a dive, it could be difficult to differentiate a dive-related illness from the medication's side effects.... Read More
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Diagnoses: Pulmonary bleb
September 5th, 2018
Consulting a physician trained in dive medicine that will recognise the inherent danger of breathing compressed gas at increased atmospheric pressures... Read More
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Return to Diving
September 5th, 2018
Conservative diving is strongly recommended to avoid a repeat DCS incident. Being conservative is a trade-off. Divers want to maximize their bottom time to get the most out of every dive, but that max... Read More
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Jetlag - FAQ - What to do?
August 31st, 2018
Question:My next dive trip is taking me across the world. Whenever I cross time zones, I suffer relatively severe jet lag, which affects my ability to dive safely. What might I do to minimize the eff... Read More
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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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