Posts with the tag “return-to-diving”
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When Should I Call My Doctor?
May 21st, 2021
Photo by Lenetstan/Shutterstock If you notice health changes during or soon after a dive, you should assume that it is related to diving. The most likely culprit is decompression illness (DCI), the li... Read More
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When Should I Call My Doctor?
May 21st, 2021
Photo by Lenetstan/Shutterstock If you notice health changes during or soon after a dive, you should assume that it is related to diving. The most likely culprit is decompression illness (DCI), the li... Read More
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Dive Operations and COVID-19: Prepping for Return FAQs
May 21st, 2021
As more and more people are vaccinated and national and local lockdown orders are lifted, divers and dive business owners are eagerly returning to the water. The following Q&As have been compiled from... Read More
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Dive Operations and COVID-19: Prepping for Return FAQs
May 21st, 2021
As more and more people are vaccinated and national and local lockdown orders are lifted, divers and dive business owners are eagerly returning to the water. The following Q&As have been compiled from... Read More
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Medical Emergencies Abroad
May 21st, 2021
Best Practices for International Diving Incident PreparednessDivers have the unique opportunity to explore remote areas of our ocean planet. Unfortunately, a dive trip can quickly turn into a misadven... Read More
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Medical Emergencies Abroad
May 21st, 2021
Best Practices for International Diving Incident PreparednessDivers have the unique opportunity to explore remote areas of our ocean planet. Unfortunately, a dive trip can quickly turn into a misadven... Read More
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Dive Accident Coverage Vs. Medical & Travel Insurance: Do You Need Both?
May 21st, 2021
It is true that some medical insurance include cover for diving injuries. However, divers who have tried to go this route soon discover that it is not easy to work with a medical insurance when trying... Read More
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Dive Accident Coverage Vs. Medical & Travel Insurance: Do You Need Both?
May 21st, 2021
It is true that some medical insurance include cover for diving injuries. However, divers who have tried to go this route soon discover that it is not easy to work with a medical insurance when trying... Read More
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Experience Matters
May 21st, 2021
By Cheryl Hughes After reading two recent Alert Diver articles — one by a woman who saved her husband in Cozumel and the other about how the simple act of saying some wise words may have saved another... Read More
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Experience Matters
May 21st, 2021
By Cheryl Hughes After reading two recent Alert Diver articles — one by a woman who saved her husband in Cozumel and the other about how the simple act of saying some wise words may have saved another... Read More
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Avoiding Panic After Regulator Failure
May 21st, 2021
Divers are responsible for doing a proper buddy check, having a plan for handling emergencies and making the decision to abort a dive if necessary. Photograph by Stephen Frink By Nick UresinEditor’s ... Read More
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Avoiding Panic After Regulator Failure
May 21st, 2021
Divers are responsible for doing a proper buddy check, having a plan for handling emergencies and making the decision to abort a dive if necessary. Photograph by Stephen Frink By Nick UresinEditor’s ... Read More
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Gear Maintenance: Protect Your Investment and Prevent Dive Accidents
May 20th, 2021
The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” dates back to the 18th century but still rings true today. Proactive measures such as dental checkups, travel immunizations and oil changes ... Read More
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Gear Maintenance: Protect Your Investment and Prevent Dive Accidents
May 20th, 2021
The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” dates back to the 18th century but still rings true today. Proactive measures such as dental checkups, travel immunizations and oil changes ... Read More
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Hose Failure
May 20th, 2021
Hose degradation is potentially an unseen hazard that you should consider during your predive check. (Please note that in the pictures shown, the failed hoses do not represent products supplied by the... Read More
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Hose Failure
May 20th, 2021
Hose degradation is potentially an unseen hazard that you should consider during your predive check. (Please note that in the pictures shown, the failed hoses do not represent products supplied by the... Read More
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Invisible Crystals
May 20th, 2021
By Francois Burman, Pr. Eng, MSc Scuba equipment failure or malfunction is a relatively rare factor in diving-related accidents and fatalities. When it does occur, the most common and hazardous malfun... Read More
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Invisible Crystals
May 20th, 2021
By Francois Burman, Pr. Eng, MSc Scuba equipment failure or malfunction is a relatively rare factor in diving-related accidents and fatalities. When it does occur, the most common and hazardous malfun... Read More
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Are 6351-T6 Alloy Scuba Cylinders Safe to Use?
May 20th, 2021
By Mark A. Gresham, President, PSI-PCI In recent months, two 6351-T6 alloy scuba cylinders ruptured, and evidence suggests the cause was sustained load cracking, a metallurgical anomaly. While those p... Read More
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Are 6351-T6 Alloy Scuba Cylinders Safe to Use?
May 20th, 2021
By Mark A. Gresham, President, PSI-PCI In recent months, two 6351-T6 alloy scuba cylinders ruptured, and evidence suggests the cause was sustained load cracking, a metallurgical anomaly. While those p... Read More
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New Gear Orientation
May 20th, 2021
Whether you are renting or buying new gear, take time to become familiar with it before diving in open water. Photo by Stephen Frink By Jim Gunderson Whether you are a new diver buying your first set ... Read More
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New Gear Orientation
May 20th, 2021
Whether you are renting or buying new gear, take time to become familiar with it before diving in open water. Photo by Stephen Frink By Jim Gunderson Whether you are a new diver buying your first set ... Read More
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How To Clean Your Scuba Equipment
May 20th, 2021
The risk of acquiring a disease or infection from contaminated scuba equipment is low; however, there are many benefits to using clean, well-cared-for scuba equipment. Properly maintained dive gear ca... Read More
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How To Clean Your Scuba Equipment
May 20th, 2021
The risk of acquiring a disease or infection from contaminated scuba equipment is low; however, there are many benefits to using clean, well-cared-for scuba equipment. Properly maintained dive gear ca... Read More
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How Old Is Too Old
May 20th, 2021
By Francois Burman, Pr. Eng, MSc., and Peter Buzzacott, Ph.D., MPH Everyone loves the smell of a new car, but eventually the car develops problems, and you realize current models have new safety featu... Read More
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How Old Is Too Old
May 20th, 2021
By Francois Burman, Pr. Eng, MSc., and Peter Buzzacott, Ph.D., MPH Everyone loves the smell of a new car, but eventually the car develops problems, and you realize current models have new safety featu... Read More
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Over-the-Counter Medications
April 22nd, 2021
By definition, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are the classification of drugs considered safe for consumer use based solely on their labeling. When used as directed, they present a minimum risk an... Read More
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Over-the-Counter Medications
April 22nd, 2021
By definition, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are the classification of drugs considered safe for consumer use based solely on their labeling. When used as directed, they present a minimum risk an... Read More
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High-Pressure Ophthalmology
April 22nd, 2021
Our eyes normally exist in a world where the pressure around them is the result of the combined weight of all of the gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Diving exposes the eyes to increased pressure. Whi... Read More
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High-Pressure Ophthalmology
April 22nd, 2021
Our eyes normally exist in a world where the pressure around them is the result of the combined weight of all of the gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Diving exposes the eyes to increased pressure. Whi... Read More
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Member to Member: Guidelines for Seniors
April 22nd, 2021
As divers get older, DAN® recommends getting annual physicals, staying active and fit, diving within physical limits and avoiding difficult or dangerous diving conditions.There is little concrete advi... Read More
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Member to Member: Guidelines for Seniors
April 22nd, 2021
As divers get older, DAN® recommends getting annual physicals, staying active and fit, diving within physical limits and avoiding difficult or dangerous diving conditions.There is little concrete advi... Read More
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Seasickness Prevention and Treatment
April 22nd, 2021
Some of the world’s best dive sites are accessible only by boat, and unfortunately seasickness prevents some scuba divers from visiting their dream destinations. Unmanaged seasickness will make any bo... Read More
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Seasickness Prevention and Treatment
April 22nd, 2021
Some of the world’s best dive sites are accessible only by boat, and unfortunately seasickness prevents some scuba divers from visiting their dream destinations. Unmanaged seasickness will make any bo... Read More
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Juggling Physical Exercise and Diving
April 16th, 2021
If you want to dive, you need to be ready. Readiness entails medical, psychological and physical fitness, appropriate knowledge and adequate physical skills. If you exercise regularly at an intensity ... Read More
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Juggling Physical Exercise and Diving
April 16th, 2021
If you want to dive, you need to be ready. Readiness entails medical, psychological and physical fitness, appropriate knowledge and adequate physical skills. If you exercise regularly at an intensity ... Read More
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Risk Factors For Heart Disease
April 16th, 2021
Heart health is essential to the safety of all divers, symptoms of heart conditions are often subtle or easily missed. In some cases, the first indication of a serious cardiac problem may be a heart a... Read More
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Risk Factors For Heart Disease
April 16th, 2021
Heart health is essential to the safety of all divers, symptoms of heart conditions are often subtle or easily missed. In some cases, the first indication of a serious cardiac problem may be a heart a... Read More
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Health Concerns for Divers Over 50
April 16th, 2021
Getting older doesn’t have to mean give up on diving, but divers over 50 should be aware of common medical issues that may interfere with safe diving. Heart disease, respiratory disease and musculoske... Read More
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Health Concerns for Divers Over 50
April 16th, 2021
Getting older doesn’t have to mean give up on diving, but divers over 50 should be aware of common medical issues that may interfere with safe diving. Heart disease, respiratory disease and musculoske... Read More
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