Aim
This master class aims to give insight into the detrimental effects of ageing on dive safety.
The figure (DAN Annual Diving Report 2016 Edition) below clearly indicates that divers around 60 years have an about 8 times higher risk of a fatality than a diver around 35 years. Although the risk on decompression sickness (DCS) doubles from 35 to 70 years, this disorder is seldom the cause of a fatality. Since all organs are afflicted by ageing, in particular the cardiovascular, pulmonary, muscular and sensory systems and the brain, the underlying cause (trigger of the fatality) will differ from case to case. Knowledge of these subjects is crucial for the medical examiner, the diving physician and also the teachers of dive instructors.
After this seminar, the physician will have the knowledge to decide whether an senior diver is fit to dive.
The level of this seminar is beyond that of an advanced course and therefore should be considered as a master class. A basic course on diving medicine (in the Netherlands e.g. by SHF or VSG) is a prerequisite for physicians.
Besides participants of the Netherlands, we also would like to welcome participants from abroad. We hope that the reduced fee is helpful to enable their attendance.
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