Fire Coral
Aptly name for the burning sensation they inflict upon touch, fire corals should be avoided. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of fire coral burns, and prevention.
Cardiovascular Fitness and Diving
Cardiovascular fitness is of utmost importance to your safety while scuba diving as well as to your ability to exercise generally and your life span.
On-Site Neurological Examination
Information regarding an injured diver’s neurological status will be useful to medical personnel in not only deciding the initial course of treatment but also in the effectiveness of treatment. Here is how to perform an on-site neurological exam.
Women’s Health and Diving
Women face unique needs in terms of overall health — including certain cancers or complications from procedures. Learn about common health conditions women face and how the conditions could impact diving.
Psychological Issues and Diving
Certain psychological issues can impact diving negatively. Learn more about select psychological issues and substance abuses, their possible treatments and implications in diving.
Breast Implants and Diving
Like any procedure, you should consult with your physician and surgeon about the surgery implications for diving. The primary concerns for breast implants are recovering from the surgery and being fit to make a safe return to diving.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction and Diving
Wisdom tooth extraction is a standard dental procedure, but one that could impact diving. If your dentist recommends having your wisdom teeth removed, you should plan to do it well before diving. There are some aspects of the procedure that will affect how soon after you can resume diving. Maintaining your dental health is part of being fit to dive.
Box Jellyfish
Box jellyfish are incredibly poisonous, and a sting could result in death. Learn more about these creatures and what to do should you come across one.
Hot Tubs After Diving
Getting into a hot tub after diving alters decompression stress. The response could be positive or negative depending on the magnitude of the inert gas load and the heat stress. Learn more about how to prevent any negative symptoms.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common heart defect that divers may not be aware of until having multiple instances of decompression illness. If you have a positive test for a PFO, there are several ways you can manage the condition.