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
a photo of jared hires wearing a ccr rebreather

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

BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report 2022 published

ByDIVE StaffNov 10, 2023
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 VOIP hotline details

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 on a beach

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

Professor spends 100 days underwater to see if diving makes you live longer

ByDIVE StaffMar 18, 2023
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
Accused: a dive instructor’s wrongful prosecution for manslaughter

Accused: a dive instructor’s wrongful prosecution for manslaughter

The story of a dive instructor wrongly prosecuted for manslaughter following the death of his student - and why neither should have happened.
Diving world mourns death of Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett

Diving world mourns death of Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett

The scuba diving world mourns death of Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett, who passed away this week aged 91
Learning to dive – is scuba diving safe?

Learning to dive – is scuba diving safe?

'Is scuba diving safe' is one of the most asked questions by prospective dive students - and with good training, the answer is yes
Immersion Pulmonary Oedema: the silent killer

Immersion Pulmonary Oedema: the silent killer

Immersion pulmonary oedema may cause a significant proportion of scuba diving fatalities - and high blood pressure greatly increases the risk
Survey: returning to diving after Covid-19

Survey: returning to diving after Covid-19

ByDIVE StaffFeb 23, 2022
A new study is being conducted into how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the recreational scuba diving community.
Deptherapy’s rehabilitation programme proven effective

Deptherapy’s rehabilitation programme proven effective

A new study confirms the effectiveness of Deptherapy's programme of rehabilitating wounded veterans through scuba diving and peer support
DAN Europe and Azoth Systems’ microbubble study

DAN Europe and Azoth Systems’ microbubble study

Divers' Alert Network (DAN) Europe and Azoth Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new microbubble study
Diving after Covid-19 vaccine

Diving after Covid-19 vaccine

Divers Alert Network recommends a seven-day wait before returning to diving after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine
Updated Covid-19 scuba diving safety advice

Updated Covid-19 scuba diving safety advice

Diver's Alert Network (DAN) has issued updated advice for divers planning to return to the water after a Covid-19 infection
DAN Europe’s new Covid-19 medical declaration form

DAN Europe’s new Covid-19 medical declaration form

The Divers Alert Network Europe has issued a Covid-19 medical declaration as an addendum to the standard RSTC medical declaration form
Can Covid-19 patients return to diving?

Can Covid-19 patients return to diving?

The Coronavirus pandemic has devastated the scuba diving world – and now divers are asking: 'Can I dive after COVID-19?'
Government approval needed for potentially life-saving chamber therapy

Government approval needed for potentially life-saving chamber therapy

The Midlands Diving Chamber is ready to support clinical trials of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, a game-changer in the treatment of Covid-19
BSAC Immersion Pulmonary Oedema update

BSAC Immersion Pulmonary Oedema update

Research now suggest that IPO (immersion pulmonary oedema) is probably the cause of a significant number of fatal incidents involving divers
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