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VISION
Striving to make every dive accident- and
injury-free. DAN‘s vision is to be the most
recognized and trusted organization worldwide
in the fields of diver safety and emergency
services, health, research and education by
its members, instructors, supporters and the
recreational diving community at large.
MISSION
DAN helps divers in need of medical
emergency assistance and promotes dive
safety through research, education, products
and services.
Divers Alert Network ®(DAN®), a nonprofit
organization, exists to provide expert medical
information for the benefit of the diving
public.
DAN’s historical and primary function is to
provide timely information and assistance for
underwater diving injuries, to work to prevent
injuries and to promote dive safety.
Second, DAN promotes and supports
underwater dive research and education,
particularly as it relates to the improvement of
dive safety, medical treatment and first aid.
Third, DAN strives to provide the most
accurate, up-to-date and unbiased
information on issues of common concern
to the diving public, primarily — but not
exclusively — for dive safety.
ALERT DIVER’S PHILOSOPHY
Alert Diver® is a forum for ideas and
information relative to dive safety, education
and practice. Any material relating to dive
safety or dive medicine is considered for
publication. Ideas, comments and support are
encouraged and appreciated.
The views expressed by contributors are
not necessarily those advocated by Divers
Alert Network. DAN is a neutral public service
organization that attempts to interact with all
diving-related organizations or persons with
equal deference.
Alert Diveris published for the use of the
diving public, and it is not a medical journal.
The use and dosage of any medication by a
diver should be under the supervision of his
or her physician.
DAN does not sell, lease or trade its mailing
lists. The appearance of an advertisement
in Alert Diver does not imply endorsement
by DAN of any product or service shown.
Individuals who reply to advertisements
in Alert Diver understand that they are
volunteering their information to the
advertisers and are, therefore, subject to that
company‘s mailing policies.
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Volume 32, No. 2
Alert Diver (ISSN 1084-2985) is
published quarterly (four times yearly)
by DAN, Inc., 6 West Colony Place,
Durham, NC 27705 USA.
Alert Diver is a DAN membership
benefit; memberships begin at $35 per
year. Periodicals rates are paid in
Durham, N.C., and other mailing offices.
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Publisher Stephen Frink
Editorial Director Brian Harper
Managing Editor Diana Robinson
Director of Manufacturing and Design Barry Rouxel-Berg
Art Director Kenny Boyer
Graphic Designers Rick Melvin, Diana Robinson
Editor, Diana Robinson
Editorial Assistant Ani Govjian
DAN Executive Team William M. Ziefle, President and CEO
Panchabi Vaithiyanathan, COO and CIO
Rachelle Deal, Vice President, Marketing
Petar Denoble, Vice President, Mission
DAN Department Managers Insurance: Robin Doles
Medical Services: Dan Nord
Member Services: Jeff Johnson
Training: Patty Seery
Board of Directors Bill Anlyan, Sylvia Earle, Michael Lang,
Wayne Massey, Joe Poe,
Harry Rodgers, Lee Selisky,
Doug Stracener, Kathy Weydig
Research, Education and Medicine Peter Buzzacott, MPH, Ph.D.
Contributors This Issue James M. Chimiak, M.D.
Petar Denoble, M.D., .
Marty McCafferty, EMT-P, DMT
Matías Nochetto, M.D.
Neal Pollock, Ph.D.
Frances Smith, EMT-P, DMT
Scott Smith, EMT-P
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