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Scuba News
December 21, 2024 by HAL
Every scuba diver should consider becoming an Emergency Oxygen Provider. This certification teaches you how to use emergency oxygen to help someone with decompression sickness or other serious injuries. Knowing how to handle an oxygen kit can be lifesaving if help is far away, especially since every minute counts in emergencies. The course is short […]
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December 9, 2024 by HAL
Saturation diving is a unique deep-sea diving method that allows divers to live and work underwater for weeks. In this technique, divers breathe helium or other gases under high pressure, allowing their bodies to become saturated without needing to decompress multiple times. Divers only undergo a single decompression process at the end of their duty, […]
December 4, 2024 by HAL
Portable hyperbaric chambers, like the Hyperlite, were developed to treat decompression sickness (DCS) quickly and effectively. These lightweight chambers allow divers to receive emergency hyperbaric oxygen therapy at remote dive sites. The Hyperlite can be assembled quickly, is easy to transport, and has successfully treated various diving incidents. With the decline of traditional hyperbaric treatment […]
November 29, 2024 by HAL
Dive tables have evolved significantly over time. This episode highlights their importance in calculating dive profiles for safety. Understanding how to use dive tables helps divers avoid issues like decompression sickness. Jamesy and Brando discuss how these tables are more relevant than ever for modern divers. Knowing how to read them can enhance dive planning […]
November 7, 2024 by HAL
Animal testing has a long history in diving medicine, helping to understand issues like decompression sickness. However, it raises ethical concerns as many oppose the testing due to the suffering it causes animals. Advocates argue that alternatives, such as new technologies, could replace animal testing in the future. Despite this, scientists believe animal research is […]
August 21, 2024 by HAL
Diving physiology is important for understanding how our bodies respond to underwater environments. Factors like decompression sickness and the effects of different breathing gases on divers can affect safety. Ongoing research aims to improve diver health and safety by exploring how conditions like diabetes and the reaction to enriched air nitrox can impact diving experiences. […]
August 7, 2024 by HAL
Accident analysis in diving incidents is crucial for learning and avoiding similar mistakes. A near miss occurred during a technical training dive in extreme conditions, leading to a student displaying signs of decompression sickness (DCS). The incident highlighted issues like not disclosing medical history, pushing limits in challenging conditions, and neglecting best practices, emphasizing the […]
June 18, 2024 by HAL
Decompression sickness (DCS) is a serious concern for divers, so understanding its signs and symptoms is crucial. Being aware of how to manage this condition is vital for every diver’s safety. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
March 19, 2024 by HAL
Decompression sickness, also known as the bends, is explained regarding its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Read the article
October 1, 2023 by HAL
Decompression sickness (DCS) is explained, detailing symptoms, causes, and treatments for recreational scuba divers. Read the article
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