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 […]
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COVID-19 and Diving: March 2021 Update
[…] impacts on recovery. With regard to diving, we are particularly concerned about the pulmonary and cardiovascular aspects. There are also concerning neuro-psychological problems that will need to be studied further […]
The DAN Board of Directors
[…] to perform field neurological assessments and recognize the signs of a heart attack and other cardiovascular emergencies. Most of us have certain things in our lives that we believe are […]
Research & Outreach
[…] may create the perfect IPE scenario. Numerous internal factors, such as hypertension, other cardiac issues, cardiovascular disease and excessive hydration, may also increase the likelihood of experiencing IPE. Some people […]
TRAVELERS MEDICAL GUIDE 8.4 Appendix Endnotes
[…] Medicine 2005; 12(5):248-53. doi.org/10.2310/7060.2005.12502 Liew CH, Flaherty GT. Experiences and Attitudes of International Travelers with Cardiovascular Disease: A Qualitative Analysis. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2020; 102(3):689-697. doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.19-0793 […]
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 […]
Perfluorocarbons
[…] at the Virginia Commonwealth University Reanimation Engineering Science Center and founder/director of the Flawless Operative Cardiovascular Unified Systems initiative to reduce human error in heart surgery. His work focuses primarily […]
DAN Dispatch: New Annual Diving Report Available
[…] special sections covering equipment failures, the role of training and education, and implications of divers’ cardiovascular health and fitness. The case studies provided in this report give insights into divers’ […]
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 […]
Lionfish Stings
[…] a rapid ascent after being stung. The injuries we recorded did not pose risks of cardiovascular failure or death in our patients. The most important symptoms were the local inflammation […]
