Thoracic and Pulmonary Issues in Diving Enduring Material

Course overview

Learner Objectives: As a result of having attended the meeting, the participants should have had the opportunity to: he 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 Subject Matter: Introduction: Pulmonary and Thoracic Issues in Diving Imaging Surgical and Traumatic Injuries Panel Discussion Pulmonary Edema Diving after Pulmonary Infection Aspiration/Non-fatal Drowning Panel Discussion Chest/Thoracic Pain: Cardiac / Non-Cardiac Pulmonary Fitness to Dive Exercise/Cold Induced Asthma Panel Discussion Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity Lung Squeeze (pulmonary barotrauma): Workshop 2023 Lung Squeeze (pulmonary barotrauma): Management Diver and UBA interface Work of Breathing/lung mechanics Autopsy Findings Panel Discussion Conclusion Teaching Methods: Recorded lectures Question and answer Panel discussion Case review Evaluation of activity Evaluation Methods: Evaluation is offered through the online educational portal to ensure no bias is present within our educational program, how we can plan future educational program and address/overcome barriers, and general comments and rating of the program and speakers.