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In the build-up to the Dive & Marine Life Support in September, every three weeks a related medical condition will be discussed briefly. Today: Nitrogen Narcosis or inert gas narcosis (IGN). Narcosis – a state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness “Raptures of the depth“, “the Martini effect“, or “narks“ – all refer to the intoxicating […]

You’re a medic, so all eyes are on you when medical problems arise. Also on peaks in the Pyrenees or while diving in the Great Barrier Reef. So, I decided to participate in the AWLS-course last April. Very interesting and helpful. A good preparation for anybody who is thinking about working as an expedition medic, […]

Nonvenomous chicken snake (Spilotus pullatus) – For the Dutch version of this article, switch to Dutch mode in the right upper corner of this website – Snakebite The odds are small, but potentially lethal: a snakebite. Worldwide approximately 20.000 deaths occur per year due to venomous snakes. Recently I met Luis, a biologist in Mexico […]

Mark: “I sat down and Tjar and Dave helped me to take off my shoes at the finish line. When I stood up to take off my rain pants I started crying and shaking because of the pain that I felt in my feet. I collapsed in the arms of the medical team. I had […]