DAN Mission Articles

Dealing with Downdraft Currents By the DAN Medical and Research Staff DAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

More Than Just Bubbles By Nicholas Bird, M.D., MMM Are we too concerned about DCS?

Coming to Grips with Symptoms By Marty McCafferty, EMT-P, DMT

Training Beyond Borders By Miguel Cachoa

Effects of Diving on the Brain By Jenna Wiley

Wrecked in Namibia By Gary P. Fisher

Aquarium Diving By Sebastian Sprain, EMT-I, DSO

My Aching Back By Jessica B. Adams, Ph.D. An exercise-based approach to managing and preventing lower-back pain

Bored With Your Traditional Fitness Routine? By Jessica B. Adams, Ph.D., and Matthew T. Del Tufo, B.S. Try kettlebell circuit training.

Now I Know Better By Cathy Church

Checklists By Shabbar I. Ranapurwala, MPH Keys to safer diving?

Diving After Lung SurgeryDAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Don’t Ignore Your Medical History By Scott Smith, EMT-P, DMT Dive injuries aren't always what they seem.

Understanding Oxygen Toxicity By Petar J. Denoble, M.D., D.Sc.

Learning to Rebreathe By Brian Harper A recreational diver tries closed-circuit

Trust Your Instincts By Nicole Baker When unusual symptoms occur after diving, err on the side of caution.

Hazardous Marine Life First Aid Quiz

Tips for Better Oxygen Administration By Lana Sorrell, EMT, and Nick Bird, M.D., MMM

Diagnosis Before Treatment By Marty McCafferty, EMT-P, DMT Proper care of injured divers means ruling out all possibilities.

Sore Toes: DCS or Fin Foot?DAN® medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

A Field Guide to Minor Mishaps By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT

Dysbaric Osteonecrosis in Recreational Diving By Petar Denoble, M.D., D.Sc.

Dive Medical Services around the World By William Ziefle The good, the bad and the ugly

Call 911! By Danny Burns, EMT

Fighting Father Time By Jessica Adams, Ph.D., and Matthew Del Tufo, B.S. Exercise tips to keep you physiologically young

Ice Diving By Michael A. Lang, D.Phil. The push to the poles

Ice Diving Gallery Photos courtesy of Michael Lang

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Basic Life Support and First Aid Quiz

Neurological Assessment Quiz

Drinking and Diving: Is It Safe? By John Lee, EMT, DMT, CHT DAN medics answer your questions about dive medicine.

Defining Remote By Scott Smith, EMT-P, DMT, and Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT Understanding the challenges presented by remote environments

You’ll Be OK By the mother of a deceased diver Reassuring an anxious diver may not always be the right approach.

Go Get DAN! By Kenneth Smith When it comes to emergencies, divers call for DAN.

Tips for Safer Boat Diving By Capt. Joe Thomas Staying safe from a boat captain's point of view

Perfluorocarbons By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT, and Petar Denoble, M.D., D.Sc.

Revenge of the Lionfish By Elly Wray DAN's expertise includes hazardous marine life injury management.

Swim Training for Scuba Divers By Gary Hall Sr.

Cavern and Cave Diving By Peter Buzzacott, Ph.D, MPH Welcome to the dark side

Beach Diving: Safe Entries and Exits By Dr. Nick Bird

Dive Accident Management & DCI Quiz

Beat the Bug Frenzy By Maureen Halsema Lobster Diving Safety

Are you a safe diver?

The DAN Emergency Hotline Top 10 List By Maureen Halsema

Storm Safety QuizJust as you prepare an emergency action plan for diving, you should also prepare for weather-related incidents.

DAN Medics Answer Your Questions about Dive Medicine: Spring 2012 By John Lee, EMT, DMT, CHT

Medical Emergencies in Remote Environments By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT

Preconditioning and DCI By Brian Harper, W-EMT, DMT

Dive Decisions By Greg Parsons How training and skills can prevent emergencies

Maintaining Fitness on a Liveaboard By Jessica Adams, Ph.D., and Stephanie Deltufo, B.S. Exercise for dive travel

Skin Bends By Marty McCafferty, EMT-P, DMT Recognizing the signs of cutaneous DCS