Proper Disposal of Used Rebreather Scrubber
Sorb plays a critical role in rebreather diving, as it is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the diver’s breathing gas. Disposing of sorb should be done thoughtfully.
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DAN’s Impact at the 2024 DEMA Show
From dive business meetings and safety training sessions to social gatherings and media initiatives, DAN’s presence at the 2024 DEMA Show supported our commitment to serving the diving community.
Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices for Divers
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly contaminant that can enter scuba cylinders. In response to numerous cases of contaminated gas, DAN has researched CO detection products for use by the diving community.
Medics Swap to Strengthen DAN’s Emergency Hotline
The DAN Emergency Hotline provides 24/7 emergency medical assistance to divers around the world, free of charge and regardless of DAN membership status.
2024 AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship
Apply for the AUAS/DAN Diving Medicine Scholarship, which provides a unique opportunity for researchers to contribute to diving medicine.
Dive Medical Services Around the World
DAN members should be aware that there are emergency service providers who are more motivated by profit than patient well-being. People who have just experienced a dive accident are vulnerable and may not be thinking as clearly as they otherwise would be. Injured divers are rarely familiar with the local “system” for hyperbaric care and may be susceptible to advice from whoever offers it.
Abaco Cave Diver Evacuation
Just before Christmas, a DAN member who was diving in Abaco, Bahamas, experienced an incident that resulted in decompression illness. When he contacted DAN and tried to access the benefits of his DAN membership and insurance, he did not receive the level of service he should have. Although we are still collecting information about DAN’s response to this incident, we can offer the following additional context to what was previously reported.
Continuing Education Can Make You a Safer Diver
There are a lot of great reasons to continue your diving education beyond your open water course. Advanced training lets you explore new environments, gives you the opportunity to learn […]
Environmental Stewardship for Divers
Because we venture to it, witness it, and explore it, divers have a deep and abiding appreciation for the marine environment. But as we know, it is threatened by various […]
Skin Bends and Flying After Diving
Cutaneous decompression sickness — also known as skin bends — manifests as bruising or mottled skin, typically on the belly, buttocks, breasts, thighs, or upper arms. In some cases, there […]
