From the Medical Line Archives - Divers Alert Network

Ear Equalization with Hoods

February 1, 2014

DAN medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Drinking and Diving: Is it Safe?

August 1, 2012 By John Lee, EMT, DMT, CHT

DAN medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Anticoagulants and Diving

August 1, 2015

DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

Seven divers walk into ocean for beach entry

Sore Toes: DCS or Fin Foot?

November 1, 2012

DAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

A man's chafed, bandaged, red and irritated feet

Carefully weigh your return to diving, and assess the risk versus reward. No studies are available that address if the areas of your brain damaged by your stroke will be more susceptible to decompression illness. If you decide to dive, seek a detailed ongoing assessment and approval from your physician. This process should include a neurological evaluation that includes the strength and weakness of major muscle groups and the degree of cerebral injury as well as an assessment and comparison of the left side and right side of your body.