Scuba diving isn’t always safe: Understanding risks, safety checks, and real-life lessons for divers |
Scuba diving is a popular adventure sport, drawing millions worldwide, including an estimated 0.6–3.5 million divers in the United States. Many travel to exotic tropical destinations to explore the underwater world. While diving-related injuries are relatively uncommon, they pose unique medical challenges that are often misunderstood. Most healthcare providers receive limited training in diagnosing or…