Denial and Delayed Treatment
A diver completed eleven dives over seven days and felt dizzy approximately forty minutes after the last dive.
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Distraction, Unplanned Exposure, and a Lucky Outcome
A diver was diving with a group to sightsee and take photos. Distracted by the photography, the diver descended further than planned and reported feeling dizzy and began to panic…
Drysuit Diving Requires Extra Steps
A diver outfitted in a drysuit with a twin-set and suit inflation cylinder ran into an issue when trying to inflate his drysuit…
Exhaustion After a Long Day of Training
A diver seemed confused and wasn’t listening to instructions, ultimately leading to an overnight stay in the hospital.
You Should Still Do Buddy Checks
Prior to a dive, always perform a gear check with a buddy. Read an incident how one group of divers skipped a predive check and had a malfunction with a brand-new BCD.
Two Missed Deco Alerts, Computer Freeze, and Skin DCS
After some routine divers, a diver noticed odd symptoms including slight pain on the torso — but there were no alerts from the dive computer. Read more about the incident.
A Diver Experienced Arm Swelling 10 Days Postdive
Nearly two weeks after a dive vacation, a diver noticed his shoulder was hurting and his arm was swollen. At the doctor, he was diagnosed with something unexpected and life threatening.
Never Too Experienced to Refresh Skills
Divers need to be ready for any scenario and training is key. Taking refresher courses can be beneficial and lifesaving — they ensure you are prepared for anything that may happen above or underwater.
Repeated Pulmonary Edema with a Happy Ending
Pulmonary edema in divers may be fatal and divers must take precaution. Read a case summary of one diver’s experiences with pulmonary edema and what should have been done.
Air Starvation at Depth: Equipment or Human Failure?
Are you prepared for an air-out at depth, and are they caused by human failure or equipment malfunction? Read a case summary to learn more.