(From My Inbox Today...)
2nd Post of the day
Source: Scottish Diving Medicine
Since the season is starting, let's go back to the basic. Below is the preview of an article from Scottish Diving Medicine on Reducing the Risk of DCI.
But aren't those some things that you can ALWAYS keep in mind not only for the reduction of the risk of DCI but also for the basics in SCUBA Diving??
Have a great & SAFE diving season!
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PS> It's also a great idea to make sure your diving equipment works and your skills are up-to-date. If not, it's a great reason why you should come and say hello to us at the shop!!
2nd Post of the day
Source: Scottish Diving Medicine
Since the season is starting, let's go back to the basic. Below is the preview of an article from Scottish Diving Medicine on Reducing the Risk of DCI.
But aren't those some things that you can ALWAYS keep in mind not only for the reduction of the risk of DCI but also for the basics in SCUBA Diving??
Have a great & SAFE diving season!
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- Plan the dive and dive the plan
- Don't dive if you're not feeling 100%
- Include safety margins
- Always dive within your limits
- Restrict your ascents
- Avoid saw tooth and rectangular dive profiles
- Abort the dive if necessary
- Slow your ascent
- Relax after the dive
- Extend your surface interval between dives
- Include rest days
- Carefully plan deep dives
- Avoid diving when dehydrated
- Keep warm
- Avoid exposure to high altitudes after diving
- Increase your fitness
PS> It's also a great idea to make sure your diving equipment works and your skills are up-to-date. If not, it's a great reason why you should come and say hello to us at the shop!!
