Scuba Diving Medicine
News and updates from the world of scuba diving medicine, including diver medical advice and the latest research into diving-related illness and injury
Divers Alert Network launches DANcast podcast
The Divers Alert Network launches The DANcast podcast to improve diver safety through discussions with divers from across the industry.
Inquiry rules British diver’s death in Indonesia was IPO
Inquest into the death of retired Royal Navy officer and experienced diver Robert Bolton finds he likely suffered Immersion Pulmonary Oedema
Poole-based recompression chamber to close
Another hyperbaric facility for scuba divers is closing following a review of service provision by NHS England
Scuba divers who suffer IPO should not dive again – report
A joint statement by world's most eminent hyperbaric physicians advises survivors of immersion pulmonary oedema to never dive again
British diver’s 2019 death in Australia may have been IPO linked to alcoholism
An inquest in New South Wales hears the death of British music producer Karl Bareham may be attributed to Immersion Pulmonary Oedema
‘Toxic Trumps’ – venomous sea creatures and how to treat their stings
Jenny Stock ranks the venomous creatures that lurk underwater, and details the treatment if you're unlucky enough to get stung.
BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report 2023 published
BSAC's Annual Diving Incident Report for 2023 has been published, showing qualifications are no guarantee against scuba diving dangers
Lanzarote scuba diver dies after suffering heart attack
A 70-year-old man has died after suffering a heart attack following a dive at Charco del Palo on the eastern coast of Lanzarote.
British scuba diver dies after ‘feeling unwell’ during dive in Ċirkewwa, Malta
A British scuba diver has died after reportedly surfacing from a dive off Ċirkewwa, Malta, saying he was 'feeling unwell'.
Malta hyperbaric consultant suspended following death of Polish diver
Divers call for investigation after hyperbaric consultant went home leaving Krzysztof Białecki's care in the hands of a trainee operator
Australian scuba diver dies at Nusa Penida’s Manta Point
Tragedy as a 67-year-old Australian woman dies after suddenly surfacing while scuba diving at Manta Point in Nusa Penida, Indonesia
Nitrogen Narcosis – beware the Rapture of the Deep
Nitrogen narcosis is often thought of as slightly comic, but scuba divers are often unaware of the potential severity of its impact
British snorkeller’s death attributed to Immersion Pulmonary Oedema
The death of a British snorkeller in Dahab in February this year has been attributed to Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (IPO)
Jared Hires’ cause of death – DAN preliminary report
The Divers Alert Network has issued a preliminary report into the death of Jared Hires, who died in Norway's Plura cave system on 3 April
BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report 2022 published
The BSAC's Annual Diving Incident Report for 2022 has been published, with the lowest number of UK scuba diving fatalities recorded since 1977
DAN Europe lauches Internet hotline
DAN Europe has launched a new VOIP service, enabling its members to call its emergency hotline via the Internet if mobile reception is poor
Full-face snorkel mask causes IPO fatality
Coroner warns full-face snorkel masks 'putting millions' at risk following the death of a snorkeller from Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (IPO)
Professor spends 100 days underwater to see if diving makes you live longer
A brain injury expert believes living under pressure may help you live longer, and is spending 100 days underwater in an attempt to find out
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