Just Another Day at the Office
A DAN member and dive instructor’s routine day was faced with setback after setback. She ended up needing a hyperbaric treatment. Read more about how DAN helped this member.
Alert Diver Category: DAN Was There for Me
Concussed in Colombia
DAN not only provides emergency resources to divers, but sailors, too. Read one couple’s harrowing story of a concussion at sea and how DAN was able to provide assistance.
Important Enough
A nonmember discovers DAN can help all divers — even when injuries seem insignificant. She has since become a DAN member and understands the true power of the organization.
Revenge of the Lionfish
Lionfish are nasty, invasive, predatory creatures that pack a mean sting. One woman’s encounter with a lionfish left her with a bad wound, but thankfully, DAN was able to help.
Dive Medical Services Around the World
Unfortunately, some emergency providers are more motivated by profits than patient well-being creating instances of poor care. Read more about these deceptive practices and several cases. Above all, know that DAN will connect you with proper, well-regarded emergency services globally.
Biking to Disaster
A DAN member incurred a serious cycling injury during a five-day bike expedition. Thanks to DAN insurance, they were able to access emergency evacuation and medical procedures. Read more of the incident.
Third Time’s a Charm
Decompression sickness (DCS) is layered in variables and unique to each person. An experienced technical diver discusses their three DCS diagnoses and how they’ve since made adjustments.
Drowning From the Inside Out
A diver nearly drowned during ascent. Acting quickly, he made a rapid ascent so not to black out. Read more about his harrowing story.
Bent in Chuuk
What started as stomach cramps eventually revealed to be a much more serious problem: decompression sickness. But the road to recovery was hard and filled with multiple hospitals and an unusual diagnosis. Read more.
In the Nick of Time
An underwater filmmaker encountered problems when his right ear felt plugged. He powered through the work only for the ear to become worse. When he finally saw a doctor, he was told he may never regain hearing in his right ear. Read more.