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Exercising After a Break

[…] some physical activity, with smaller gains as you move up the fitness continuum. From a cardiovascular perspective, a higher fitness level means you will be working at a smaller percentage […]

Mistake #1: Neglecting Health and Fitness

[…] email . Fitness Being a physically fit diver means that you have sufficient aerobic capacity, cardiovascular health and physical strength to meet the demands of the diving environment. Can you […]

Identifying Skin Bends

[…] state of health and fitness. Exercise on a regular basis, with an emphasis on both cardiovascular and strength training. Use safe diving practices, and if ever you don’t feel up […]

Close-up image of two arms with a rash, or skin bends

Burns

[…] breathing and loss of fluid due to burns might lead to shock, a type of cardiovascular emergency. When assessing airway and breathing, note any coughing or wheezing or the presence […]

Surveillance of Fatal Injuries in Diving

[…] Recreational Scuba Diving Fatalities Rebreather Evaluation Protocol Open-Circuit Scuba Equipment Evaluation Forms Personal Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk for Diving On-Site Fatality Investigation Checklists Dive Safety IQ Peer Reviewed Publications Buzzacott […]

Lightning

[…] burning material can also occur. Apply copious water to cool burns. Cardiopulmonary and neurological emergencies. The cardiovascular and nervous systems are electrical systems, and the brain controls the respiratory drive. The […]

Hyperbaric Chambers for Dive Injuries

[…] Tier 3 patients are those with life-threatening DCI, either severe Type II spinal cord DCS, cardiovascular DCS or arterial gas embolism (AGE) with altered mental status or cardiac arrest. Advanced […]

Hyperbaric chamber with five people — three people in chairs and two people in hospital beds.

Stacking the Deck

[…] making and are common triggers of dive accidents. Optimal preparation for diving should include strength and cardiovascular training at least three times a week throughout the year and fin-swimming training before the dive […]

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First Aid Kits

[…] good to have on hand in case of unexplained chest pain, which could indicate a cardiovascular emergency. Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) is good for musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a […]

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Exercises to Improve Body & Brain Power

[…] with dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder, have shown a 34 percent decrease in cognitive degradation following cardiovascular exercise three times a week. Complex aerobic exercise increases cognitive flexibility and interneuron communication. […]