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With diver-focused posts covering a wide range of topics — from the implications of COVID-19 to managing diabetes to current trends in risk mitigation and first aid — divers can find the information they need to stay safe. Safety is paramount in diving, and when divers have a thorough understanding of potential risks and health concerns, they are better able to prepare. Ultimately this leads to both safer and more enjoyable experiences.

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Comparing DAN Membership and Dive Accident Insurance

A common question among divers is the difference between DAN Membership and dive accident insurance. This example Q&A helps clarify the benefits of both.

2024 AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship

The AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship is now accepting applications. This annual scholarship provides an opportunity for researchers to contribute to the field of diving medicine.

Medics Swap to Strengthen DAN’s Emergency Hotline

In July 2024, five years after establishing its New Zealand hotline operations, DAN hosted a medic exchange between its call center in Auckland, New Zealand, and its headquarters in Durham, North Carolina.

Advancing Dive Medicine and Safety: DAN at UHMS ASM 2024

DAN representatives shared their medical expertise at the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting (UHMS ASM).

Professional Liability, Continuing Education, and Safer Diving

Incidents involving injuries can lead to lawsuits, regardless of the dive pro’s level of involvement. Implementing risk mitigation strategies can help prevent such incidents and limit liability.

A Student Scholar’s Reflection on DAN Research Mentorship

Marina Kapitanov, a NCSU undergraduate and recent Abrams Scholar, shares her experience working with DAN Research.

Dive Medical Services Around the World

In DAN’s 44 years of managing emergency evacuations and claims for divers around the world, we are proud to have worked with many excellent care providers. The vast majority of […]

FDA Prescription Exemption: Oxygen Fills for Emergency Use

There is a common misconception that oxygen cylinders can be filled only with a prescription. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows an exemption from the prescription […]

DAN Emergency Hotline Celebrates Five Years of New Zealand Operations

Divers know they can trust the DAN Emergency Hotline to provide crucial support during diving emergencies. Trained medics and physicians are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring divers never have to face an emergency alone — no matter the time or location.

Andy Casagrande Member Story

Meet Andy Casagrande, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, producer, television host, and wildlife filmmaker who has been a proud DAN member for over 20 years. Hear Andy’s DAN member story.

Plura Cave Accident: Preliminary Analysis

As part of its injury and fatality monitoring initiatives, Divers Alert Network is in the process of collecting all necessary information to understand the events leading up to and potentially […]

Immersion Pulmonary Edema

During a dive, the cardio-pulmonary changes may provoke an immersion pulmonary edema (IPE/IPO) and increase drowning risk (Castagna et al, 2017). The increase in capillary transmural pressure, influenced by hemodynamic and breathing dynamics, is considered a key factor in the mechanism of IPE (MacIver and Clark, 2015).