Wicked Diving staff had a large presence at a Hyperbaric Safety lecture given by Dr, Lukas Fischer of SSS Recompression Chamber Network hosted by Walkers Inn bar and grill about scuba diving related illnesses and fitness for diving with particular attention to diving medicals for recreational diving.
Dr. Lukas Fischer is Consultant in Anaesthetics – Hyperbaric Physician – HSE approved Medical Examiner of Divers – UK Sports Diving Medical Committee Referee who joins the SSS Recompression Chamber Network from his previous role as consultant for the London Hyperbaric Services and Emergency Diving Services in England.
The lecture covered all topics including the formation of bubbles in the body related to diving and how they can effect a diver. Topics like arterial gas embolism, patent foramen ovale and neurological examinations were explained. For many in the room these conditions were already well known but it was delivered in such great detail that everyone could benefit from the information delivered. The lecture concluded with a short section on conditions associated with the diving medical followed by a question and answer period.
This lecture was essential for Wicked Diving students who are currently enrolled in our Professional Divemaster Internship course and the information gained would be of great benefit in the future if faced with diving related injuries.
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