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The mouth is an important
part of our anatomy when we dive for it is the beginning of our airway
and holds the regulator, our air supply. Any problems in the mouth
can have disastrous consequences, even life-threatening although the
commonest problem, tooth squeeze, is usually only an inconvenience....more
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Medical emergencies can happen anywhere and
without notice. For divers, knowing that they have medical assistance resources available to them in case of an emergency is key, not only to diving enthusiasts, but also their families and friends at home. That's why more than 200,000 divers are members of DAN, Divers Alert Network (www.diversalertnetwork.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to recreational scuba diving safety and the largest membership organization in recreational scuba diving.....more |
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You
think it won't happen to you…but the DANSEAP
TravelAssist evacuation service has helped divers over the years....more
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Demonstrating a concern for diver safety that remains unmatched throughout
the Asia- Pacific region, DAN (Divers Alert
Network) SEAP continues to work with members in the establishment of
programmes and benefits that are second to none....more
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I have borrowed the title
of this article (the "fizziology" part of it at least) from my colleague
Dr David Doolette in Adelaide. We have both been closely following a
series of papers coming out of Alf Brubakk's lab in Norway, These papers
describe a series of studies that have the potential to revolutionise
diving safety...more
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Diving is a potentially hazardous activity. The materials
contained within this magazine are for informational
purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for proper and appropriate
training. Copyright (C) 2002-2005 Hydro Tech Systems. All rights reserved. Reproduction
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Having a basic awareness of physiology and the affects of pressure on the human body is the first step towards diving health and safety. ...more
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