Decompression illness (DCI) has no respect for a divers experience, knowledge, skills or training and even hits on Diving Officers, instructors and tekkies.
Around 50% of divers presenting for DCI treatment have dived within the limits of the tables or computers used. So, the big question then must be: How can I better protect myself from DCI?
To address this question DDRC and the SAA are joining forces on Saturday 11th September 2010 to present a DCI Workshop for all divers irrespective of training agency or grade. The venue is the Future Inn in Plymouth http://www.futureinns.co.uk/
The event outline:
- Three divers will tell of their very ordinary dives that ended with DCI and their doctors will explain the treatment
- Current thinking on PFOs and other mechanisms that might spoil your day
- Divers in Denial – why does it happen and what are the consequences?
- DCI Avoidance – going beyond tables and personal dive computers
- “Ask our experts” session
This year DDRC celebrates 30 years as a charity committed to excellence in treatment, research and education. This DCI Workshop is one of a series of events, which includes a black tie dinner at the National Marine Aquarium on the evening of 10th September. For further information or booking details of either event please email
ria.foxbrown@ddrc.org