Understanding Immersion Pulmonary Edema: Risks and Prevention for Divers – Dan Orr

I recently had the pleasure and honor to be a keynote speaker for the British SubAqua Club Convention in Birmingham, England. My keynote presentation was “Mistakes Divers Make,” and I also did a breakout session presentation entitled, “Safety Issues for the Older Diver.” Both presentations were well attended and well received. Following both presentations, attendees asked many questions regarding diving safety issues for divers of all ages. There was, however, a number of questions about immersion pulmonary oedema (spelled edema in the U.S.)… Click here to read the full article!