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PERGUNTAS MEDICAS FREQUENTES DAN

Aging

Diving After Joint Replacement

The Aging Divers

Barotrauma

Ear Squeeze (Ear Pain)Dealing with Middle Ear Barotrauma

Ear Squeeze (Ear Pain)Dealing with Middle Ear Barotrauma

Mask SqueezeNot just a dilemma for new divers, DAN takes an in-depth, in-your-face look at it.

Mechanism of Injury for Pulmonary Over-Inflation Syndrome

Nosebleeds (Sinus Squeeze)DAN explains why new divers frequently get nosebleeds.

Cardiovascular (Heart)

ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension-converting enzyme)Cardiovascular Medications

Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)

Beta-Blockers (Metoprolol, Propanolol etc.)Cardiovascular Medications

Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants-Coumadin, Plavix etc.)Cardiovascular Medications

Calcium Channel Blockers (Cardizem, Caduet etc.)Cardiovascular Medications

Cholesterol Medications & DivingDiscussing the effects of cholesterol-lowering medications on diving.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ( Angioplasty, Stents)

Coronary Artery Disease

Diuretics (water pills- HCTZ, Aldactone, Bumex)Cardiovascular Medications

Diving After a Heart AttackDAN discusses fitness and diving after a heart attack.

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Heart Valve Replacement

Hypertension

Implanted Internal DefibrillatorsCardiovascular fitness and diving

Irregular Heartbeat (Dysrhythmias)

Mitral Valve Prolapse

MurmursLooking at unusual heart rhythms

Pacemakers and DivingDAN Offers Some Sage Advice on Mixing the Two, By CDR Jim Caruso, M.C., U.S. Navy Diving Medical Officer

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia(PSVT)

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)

Raynaud's Syndrome or Phenomenon

Vasovagal and Carotid Sinus SyncopesDAN explains these fainting episodes.

Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD) and Diving

Decompression Illness

Breath-hold diving and SCUBA

Decompression Recovery

Diving After Flying

Diving at AltitudeLiving at a subsea level and diving above sea level

Flying After DivingDAN reviews its guidelines on how soon divers may fly after diving.

Hot Tubs after diving

In-Water Recompression

Inter-Island Flights

Massage & Diving

Return to Diving After DCI

Subcutaneous Emphysema

Timing exercise and divingBy Dr. Neal Pollock Ph.D.

Dental

Dental ImplantsHow long before I can dive after dental implants?

Diving and Root CanalsGetting to the root of a dental problem by Linda Bascom, DDS and John Monk, MS

Diving and Wisdom TeethDAN Sinks Its Teeth Into Dental Issues and Diving

Diving with a cracked toothDealing with a cracked tooth

Diving with a cracked toothDealing with a cracked tooth

Diving With Dental Braces

Diabetes & Diving

Diabetes — The Risks

Diving Accidents

Basic InstinctsDAN explores a hypothetical underwater emergency.

Chamber Location and AvailabilityDAN responds to concerns regarding this complex issue.

Local Chamber Fees - Do They Really Exist?

Oxygen to divers without symptoms

Proper Position for Emergency Care

Ventilations with purge valve

Why DAN Does not Provide Chamber Location Information

Ears, Nose, & Throat

Cochlear Implants

Cochlear Implants

Dealing With Ear Problems

Dealing With Ear Problems

Deviated Septum

Diving With Existing Ear Injuries

Ear Equalizing

Ear Equalizing

Ear Plugs

Ear Ventilation Tubes

ENT Surgery

Hearing Loss/Deafness

Instructions for Equalizing Ears and Sinuses

Meniere's Disease

Sinus Congestion

Surfers Ear (Exotoses)

Surfers Ear (Exotoses)

Tinnitus (Ringing)

TMJ (Temporal-Mandibular Joint Syndrome)

Tympanic Membrane Rupture (Perforated Ear Drum)

Unplugged: DAN Examines the Use of Earplugs In Scuba DiversBy Wesley Hyatt, DAN Communications, and Joel Dovenbarger, Vice President of DAN Medical Services

Endocrine

Diving With HyperglycemiaThe importance of re-evaluating your fitness to dive.

Thyroid Conditions

Fitness to Dive

Asthma and Scuba Diving

Bone Considerations in Young Divers

Cytotoxic Drugs, Cancer Effects

Getting Fit for Dive SeasonDAN Examines the Components of A Good Dive Physical With An Emphasis on Cardiovascular Health

Healthy, But OverweightDAN Discusses the Issue of Fitness and Diving By Joel Dovenbarger, Vice President, DAN Medical Services

Taking Medication While Scuba Diving

Gastrointestinal

Abdominal Surgery

Achalasia

Bariatric Surgery and Diving

Chronic Pancreatitis

Crohns Disease and Diving

Dumping Syndrome

Esophageal Diverticulae

Gastroenteritis and Vomiting / Diarrhea

Gastroesophageal Reflux (“Heartburn” or “Waterbrash”)

Hernias (also Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias)

Ileostomy and Colostomy

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inguinal Hernia

Liver Cirrhosis

Liver TransplantDAN examines diving possibilities for donor & recipient.

Peptic Ulceration

Small Bowel Obstruction

General

Aches and Pains

Bladder Discomfort

Diving After Donating Blood

Flu-like Symptoms Following a Dive

Foot Pain After DivingFin Foot

Frontal Headaches

Hand & Foot Edema

Immersion Diuresis (Urge to Urinate)This underwater phenomenon can strike you even if you do not have a weak bladder .

Latex Allergies

Malaria Medicines & Diving

Medical Questionnaire / StatementCan the truth hurt? Is it dangerous to be totally honest on the Dive Medical Questionnaire?

Oxygenated water

Proper Position for Emergency Care

Remember to BreatheDAN explains why scuba divers should always remember to breathe normally while underwater.
 

Hematology (Blood)

Diving and Sickle Cell Anemia

Diving with Leukemia

Hemophilia & DivingThe risks of diving with hemophilia.

Hepatitis

Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaOsler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome

Polycythemia vera

Sickle Cell Anemia

Infectious Diseases

Clean & Sanitize Gear

HIV/AIDS and Diving

Marine Life

Bright Colors & Predator ProvocationTerritorial intrusion and tethered fish may attract a shark, but can bright colors get their toothy attention?

Ciguatera Poisoning

Coral Cuts, Scrapes and Rashes

Coral Scrapes

Diving While On Medications for Stings

Itching and rash go away and come back

Jellyfish StingsIdentifying and Treating Jellyfish Stings

Lionfish, Scorpionfish and Stonefish Envenomations

Mooring/Anchor lines causing itching and rash

Sea Bathers Eruption (aka: sea lice, ocean itch)

Sea Urchin Spine Punctures

Seaweed Dermatitis

Stingray Envenomation

Swimmer Itch

Will Sponges ever Hurt Me

Musculoskeletal

Diving After Bone FracturesBy James Chimiak, M.D.

Diving After Joint Replacement

Diving After Spinal Back Surgery

Diving with Rheumatoid Arthritis

OsteochondritisDAN responds to concerns relating to this inflammation of bony tissue.

Shoulder Pain

Neurological

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Epilepsy

Head Trauma

History of Seizures Without a Clear Diagnosis of Epilepsy

Migraine Headache

Migraines (and Medical Forms)DAN discusses how migraine headaches can affect diving.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Paraplegia

Post Brain Tumor Surgery

Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Blurred Vision

Detached Retina and DivingDAN discusses eye surgery for divers.

Diving After Lasik Surgery

Diving with Contacts

Diving with Glaucoma

Eye Conditions That Will Keep You Out of the Water

Lens Implants and Diving

Loss of Sight After HBO Treatment

Macular DegenerationDAN discusses diving with this leading cause of blindness.

Ocular Decompression Sickness

Photorefractive Keratectomy

Radial Keratotomy

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Plastic Surgery

Botox Injections

Breast Implants

Face Lift

Liposuction

Rhinoplasty

Psychological

Diving and Depression Medications

Respiratory

Breathing Discomfort

Immersion Pulmonary Edema

Mechanism of Injury for Pulmonary Over-Inflation Syndrome

Pneumothorax & Its Consequences

Remember to BreatheDAN explains why scuba divers should always remember to breathe normally while underwater.

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Women in Diving

Breast Cancer & Fitness to Dive IssuesDAN looks at treatments and discusses breast implants.

Breast Cancer, Cancer & Surgery

Breast Implants

Breast-Feeding

Diving and conception

Endometriosis

Hysterectomy

Menstruation During Diving Activities

Oral Birth Control

Osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer

Pregnancy

Premenstrual Syndrome

Return To Diving After Giving Birth

FAQ
MEDICAS

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