Emergency Action Plans: When Things Go Wrong
Emergency action plans (EAPs) are made up of many components. But before the plan is even enacted, fully understand where disasters can occur.
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Prepare for Safe Dive Travel
If it took two planes, a boat and a hike to get somewhere, getting out will usually be similarly complicated. With that in mind, always prepare for safe travel.
The Race to Save the Greatest Library on Earth
Researcher Richard Pyle, Ph.D. is trying to change the way scientists look at biodiversity. Pyle’s work has also focused on coral reefs, diving and databases.
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Paralyzed in Grenada
Soon after surfacing from her first dive of the day, Deborah Newman felt a spasm in her upper back followed by a squeezing sensation in her chest, hypersensitive skin, weakness and nausea.
It’s the Little Things
Seemingly minor problems can amount to bigger ones underwater. Predive
anxiety and a fogged mask compounded to nearly trigger a state of panic in
this diver.
An Unexpected Earplug
Ear barotrauma (pressure-related injury) usually occurs in divers’ middle ears, often as a result of congestion. In this unusual case, however, a diver experienced ear barotrauma that resulted from accumulation of ear wax in his ear canal.
Diving and Hepatitis C
Can an individual with hepatitis C dive? Our experts answered questions pertaining to the condition.
Introducing Battle Ropes
Slam them, shake them, jump over them. The options are pretty limitless when it comes to battle ropes. They are a dynamic piece of fitness equipment.
Diving After Bariatric Surgery
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
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