Diver dead at Tobermory, Lake Huron

[Doppler]

As a slight aside to this specific incident, but nevertheless interesting perhaps.

In recent "round-table" discussions, several leading tech instructors have batted around the idea of asking ALL course candidates to undergo a stress-test prior to participating in CCR classes. The suggestion being that this might serve to save lives.

There's a link to my blog entry on the subject below...

http://decodoppler.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/cardiac-stress-testing-and-technical-diving/

 

[Hatul]

Hi Steve, The cardiac stress test is recommended for all divers over 45 years of age by DAN. For someone younger with no risk factors it's probably not a good idea as aside from the expense, these tests can lead to false positives and result in further unnecessary testing.

Adam

 

[Doppler]

Thanks Adam... my bad... forgot to add the proviso regarding age... DUH

 

[Ayisha]

The OUC Incident Report has been updated here:

http://www.underwatercouncil.com/do...of_ontario_scuba_diving_incidents_in_2011.pdf