What can the medical community do for Tech Divers?

Benthic · 7th December 2006, 16:20

All,

There is a thread going, over on The Deco Stop, that is titled "What can the medical community do for Tech Divers?" It includes a poll and basically is asking our opinions about what areas that we would like to see Diving Medicine spend research dollars on. It appears to have the attention of Dick Vann, the Director of Research for DAN. For those that are interested the thread can be found here. Look it over, cast your vote and if you're so inclined, post your thoughts.

(Note--I realize that cross posting is often frowned upon. However since things seem to have developed momentum over there, I thought it best to just point folks over there, rather than try and start a similar discussion here. 'Twas not my intention to fly in the face of the Rebreather World rules.)

Brian

***schford*** · 7th December 2006, 17:36

Tis an interesting thought - I am not sure if it is a medical thing but I would certainly like to see much more formal testing on Deco Algos myself...

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If you had unlimited funds, what would you want studied?
Decompression Theory
Diver Health
High Pressure Nervous Syndrome
Gas Narcosis
Oxygen Toxicity
Post-Mortem Accident Analysis
Thermal Stress
Basic Sciences
Recompression Therapy

Gene_Hobbs · 7th December 2006, 17:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

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Thanks guys! All the input we can get is NEEDED!

***schford*** · 7th December 2006, 17:49

Want me to Edit the thread and add that as a poll here for you?

**Gill Envy** · 7th December 2006, 18:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Want me to Edit the thread and add that as a poll here for you?

that would be lovely!

babar · 8th December 2006, 16:12

I second stuart's comment about decompression theory, and researching deco algorithyms. There a lot written, and a HUGE amount discussed, but very little in the way of real 'clinical' trials, comparing algorithyms, especially with mixed gases. Most of what you read and hear is still anecdotal, or theoretical, NOT proven.

**trob09** · 8th December 2006, 16:23

Perhaps I'm double-dipping as I voted the same here as I did on TDS - for the same reason.

While I was torn between several of these, I selected post-mortem analysis. All too often the causal factors around a diving fatality (rebreather or not) go unreported. We as a community need better data on fatalities so that we can enhance current accident prevention methodologies and increase the survivability of diving accidents.

I think that all of the other choics would be contributing to that goal.

View Poll Results: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers?
Decompression Theory	14	42.42%
Diver Health	1	3.03%
High Pressure Nervous Syndrome	1	3.03%
Gas Narcosis	0	0%
Oxygen Toxicity	2	6.06%
Post-Mortem Accident Analysis	13	39.39%
Thermal Stress	0	0%
Basic Sciences	1	3.03%
Recompression Therapy	1	3.03%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

7th December 2006, 16:20	#1 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 224	What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? All, There is a thread going, over on The Deco Stop, that is titled "What can the medical community do for Tech Divers?" It includes a poll and basically is asking our opinions about what areas that we would like to see Diving Medicine spend research dollars on. It appears to have the attention of Dick Vann, the Director of Research for DAN. For those that are interested the thread can be found here. Look it over, cast your vote and if you're so inclined, post your thoughts. (Note--I realize that cross posting is often frowned upon. However since things seem to have developed momentum over there, I thought it best to just point folks over there, rather than try and start a similar discussion here. 'Twas not my intention to fly in the face of the Rebreather World rules.) Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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7th December 2006, 17:36	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,687	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? Tis an interesting thought - I am not sure if it is a medical thing but I would certainly like to see much more formal testing on Deco Algos myself... EDIT TDS insists you sign up to view the content so if you dont want to it goes like this... Quote: If you had unlimited funds, what would you want studied? Decompression Theory Diver Health High Pressure Nervous Syndrome Gas Narcosis Oxygen Toxicity Post-Mortem Accident Analysis Thermal Stress Basic Sciences Recompression Therapy __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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7th December 2006, 17:47	#3 (permalink)
Gene_Hobbs Resident bibliophile Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Durham, NC, USA Posts: 122	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) TDS insists you sign up to view the content so if you dont want to it goes like this... Thanks guys! All the input we can get is NEEDED! __________________ http://rubicon-foundation.org/ Home of the Rubicon Research Repository. For help getting started with the Repository, please visit our FAQ page. PLEASE support our work. "Oxygen is addictive and deadly. Everyone who uses it will eventually die" --RW Hamilton, PhD 1991
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7th December 2006, 17:49	#4 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,687	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? Want me to Edit the thread and add that as a poll here for you? __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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7th December 2006, 18:04	#5 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,326	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Want me to Edit the thread and add that as a poll here for you? that would be lovely! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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8th December 2006, 16:12	#6 (permalink)
babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 421	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? I second stuart's comment about decompression theory, and researching deco algorithyms. There a lot written, and a HUGE amount discussed, but very little in the way of real 'clinical' trials, comparing algorithyms, especially with mixed gases. Most of what you read and hear is still anecdotal, or theoretical, NOT proven. __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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8th December 2006, 16:23	#7 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 704	Re: What can the medical community do for Tech Divers? Perhaps I'm double-dipping as I voted the same here as I did on TDS - for the same reason. While I was torn between several of these, I selected post-mortem analysis. All too often the causal factors around a diving fatality (rebreather or not) go unreported. We as a community need better data on fatalities so that we can enhance current accident prevention methodologies and increase the survivability of diving accidents. I think that all of the other choics would be contributing to that goal.
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