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
British diver who died in Malta suffered pulmonary barotrauma – inquest
An inquest into the death of a British scuba diver in Ċirkewwa, Malta in October 2024 found he died as a result of pulmonary barotrauma
Bollywood star singer Zubeen Garg’s Singapore death ‘not scuba diving’
Indian star singer Zubeen Garg was swimming when he died in Singapore, not scuba diving, as early reports suggested.
Divers Alert Network names Cliff Richardson as new president
Former NAUI CEO, US Army Veteran and instructor, Cliff Richardson, has been appointed as DAN's new president and CEO
Diver suffers serious decompression injuries at Germany’s Kreidesee
Two scuba divers were hospitalised, one with a serious case of DCS, following a dive at Germany's Kreidesee inland dive site
NHS England to close four more hyperbaric chambers
The British Divers Safety Group has revealed NHS England is to reduce the number of hyperbaric chambers to just three - all in the south
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
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
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?
'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 may cause a significant proportion of scuba diving fatalities - and high blood pressure greatly increases the risk
Survey: returning to diving after Covid-19
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
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
Divers' Alert Network (DAN) Europe and Azoth Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new microbubble study
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