Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 8am - 5:00pm
Posted: 12-4-23
(subject to change)

The Thoracic and Pulmonary Issues in Diving pre-course will present the current understanding of diving related pulmonary and thoracic (P&T) issues using the most current diving medical guidance. Injury management, fitness to dive determination, best diagnostic practice and pathophysiology will be covered.  P&T issues specific to the type of diving will be outlined. Identifying differences among various diving medical authorities will also be included. 

Topics to be covered:

• Imaging
• Surgical and Traumatic Injuries
• Work of Breath/Lung Mechanics
• Pulmonary Edema
• Acute Non-fatal Drowning/Aspiration
• Chest Pain
• Asthma, exercise/cold induced
• Chronic Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Infection
• Autopsy Findings