Research Profile: Virginie Papadopoulou
Virginie Papadopoulou, Ph.D., is a diver and one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of bubble science. Her research covers a wide range of topics but always revolves around bubble mechanics.
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Planes de acción de emergencia: cuando las cosas salen mal
Los planes de actuación en caso de emergencia (PAE) constan de muchos componentes. Pero antes incluso de poner en marcha el plan, hay que entender bien dónde pueden ocurrir las catástrofes.
Bucear después de una cirugía bariátrica
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Member to Member: Guidelines for Seniors
Seniors who wish to dive have limited resources and rules pertaining to dive routines. Read one diver’s best advice.
Are 6351-T6 Alloy Scuba Cylinders Safe to Use?
After the rupturing of two alloy scuba cylinders, many wonder if they are safe to use? While cracking was documented in these cylinders, a major issue with their use is lack of consistent training and regulation in the testers, inspectors and fill-station operators.
Air Hoses: A Closer Look
Air hose malfunction can be a very serious safety concern. From yellow “crystals” to degraded linings, air hoses are essential pieces of equipment. Learn more about air hoses.
Seguridad de las cámaras de recompresión
Instead of simply listing requirements relevant to the safe recompression of injured recreational divers, DAN identified real, likely hazards, quantified their significance and presented mitigation guidance for each.
Monóxido de carbono: el asesino silencioso
El monóxido de carbono (CO), un gas tóxico inodoro, insípido e invisible que podría introducirse en su botella de buceo, ha causado la muerte de submarinistas en todo el mundo.
Your Lungs and Diving
How does diving affect lung function? While all divers will likely have increased CO2 levels (to some degree) during a dive, the manifestations are minor.