Don’t miss these great sessions from DAN — the dive industry’s leading safety organization — at DEMA Show 2020.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Listen To Your Heart: Cardiac Health Research Update
1 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/94422999305?pwd=cHh4WkUzYjFMUTMzTnRjZ1NoNHNEUT09
The average age of divers is steadily increasing, and so is the prevalence of (often undetected) cardiovascular disease. Cardiac disease is associated with 20 to 30 percent of recreational diver fatalities. Immersion alone triggers a variety of physiological responses, which might be compounded by other factors such as cold, hyperoxia and hypercapnia. In this presentation we will break down the complex effects of diving on cardiovascular function and look into some recent research on the subject, including an ongoing DAN study.
Disinfection and Infection Control in the Dive Business
2 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/94636809064?pwd=R2IyYVBLRy9nNmRhb3NPditILzZ5Zz09
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted dive operators worldwide to improve their gear and facility disinfection practices. It has highlighted important considerations that will continue to be relevant to dive operations even after it is over. This presentation will cover proper daily disinfection procedures (both general and specific to COVID-19), infection control measures, information that should be provided to clients and more.
Stacking the Deck in Your Favor
3 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/94256469906?pwd=cCtjb3ZJOE51STAxeWY0ditDWHhSdz09
Dive safety is of interest to all divers and dive pros, and it means many different things: diving within the scope of your training, conducting predive checks, adhering to your dive plan — and much more. In this presentation we’ll review injury and fatality data from DAN’s most recent annual diving report through the lens of safe diving practices, gleaning tips on how to be a safer diver.
DAN Instructor/Instructor Trainer 2020 Update
4 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/97497728463?pwd=aXJmQzVQeGdWZlE5UnNsZlZHT25UQT09
This is the annual update for instructors and instructor trainers who teach DAN first aid courses. This session will recap 2020, cover teaching in the era of COVID-19, discuss course revisions and provide answers to frequently asked questions. If you have not taught in the last 24 months, attendance may count toward maintaining active teaching status.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Accident Review: Did Your Equipment Fail You, or Did You Fail Your Equipment?
1 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/99942210050?pwd=YXYzSTR3V2R6NVR2b2NLeURjZFVLUT09
A review of recent equipment failures has provided some answers about what — or who — was primarily responsible. While accidents are generally unpredictable, most failures are associated with human behavior. This can be addressed through heightened awareness, consistency in following training, refreshing skills and ensuring that equipment is inspected and maintained appropriately. Learn how and why equipment failures occur through an analysis of recent events.
COVID-19 and Diving: November 2020 Update
2 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/99753054224?pwd=MlF4ditUTUNWZjZyOTIvd1NyY2N1UT09
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a pandemic. It has had a profound impact on the global economy, and nonessential leisure activities, including tourism, have suffered devastating effects. Divers worldwide have expressed significant concerns about the disease’s implications for fitness to dive. Here is what we know eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snorkeling and Breath-Hold Diving Fatalities
3 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/93890756011?pwd=MXV3TklBOXhkWUp0WnRYOHoxRWxSZz09
More people participate in breath-hold diving and snorkeling than scuba diving. And while scuba diving might appear to be riskier, breath-hold diving and snorkeling are associated with more fatalities. However, many of these fatalities can be prevented through simple measures and proper training. In this presentation we’ll discuss the risks of snorkeling and breath-hold diving, the characteristics of participants, and known and suspected causes of deaths.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Snorkeling and Breath-Hold Diving Fatalities
2 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/95207666683?pwd=RHV1NXJPNytOd2FuU1pUSFJjQmZoZz09
More people participate in breath-hold diving and snorkeling than scuba diving. And while scuba diving might appear to be riskier, breath-hold diving and snorkeling are associated with more fatalities. However, many of these fatalities can be prevented through simple measures and proper training. In this presentation we’ll discuss the risks of snorkeling and breath-hold diving, the characteristics of participants, and known and suspected causes of deaths.
Disinfection and Infection Control in the Dive Business
3 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/98579581010?pwd=cUpKWjBXK2JYTTNuajBwSzhUWGJlUT09
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted dive operators worldwide to improve their gear and facility disinfection practices. It has highlighted important considerations that will continue to be relevant to dive operations even after it is over. This presentation will cover proper daily disinfection procedures (both general and specific to COVID-19), infection control measures, information that should be provided to clients and more.
Stacking the Deck in Your Favor
4 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/96157961904?pwd=OG9MQ1pha1Z5NUNGenNBc09oTTNkUT09
Dive safety is of interest to all divers and dive pros, and it means many different things: diving within the scope of your training, conducting predive checks, adhering to your dive plan — and much more. In this presentation we’ll review injury and fatality data from DAN’s most recent annual diving report through the lens of safe diving practices, gleaning tips on how to be a safer diver.
Friday, November 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Diving: November 2020 Update
1 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/98158446475?pwd=RUFMRTRzZUpFVFBhOUwzdkxxNm9aZz09
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a pandemic. Its impact on the global economy has been profound, and nonessential leisure activities, including tourism, have suffered a devastating effect. Divers worldwide have expressed significant concerns about the disease’s implications for fitness to dive. Here is what we know eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accident Review: Did Your Equipment Fail You, or Did You Fail Your Equipment?
2 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/98347056014?pwd=R01pODV3dktaaUZiYUFWM0FXajRjQT09
A review of recent equipment failures has provided some answers about what — or who — was primarily responsible. While accidents are generally unpredictable, most failures are associated with human behavior. This can be addressed through heightened awareness, consistency in following training, refreshing skills and ensuring that equipment is inspected and maintained appropriately. Learn how and why equipment failures occur through an analysis of recent events.
Listen To Your Heart: Cardiac Health Research Update
3 p.m. EST
https://zoom.us/j/92626300910?pwd=UkRBRmlUMFhkVThsdzJjZlFmajV3QT09
The average age of divers is steadily increasing, and so is the prevalence of (often undetected) cardiovascular disease. Cardiac disease is associated with 20 to 30 percent of recreational diver fatalities. Immersion alone triggers a variety of physiological responses, which might be compounded by other factors such as cold, hyperoxia and hypercapnia. In this presentation we will break down the complex effects of diving on cardiovascular function and look into some recent research on the subject, including an ongoing DAN study.