The divers need to perform a medical diving examination in order to carry out their activity.
Differences between the medical examination of diving for sports and professional divers
The diving medical examination for professional divers has some small differences in sports. However, we advise you to carry out the same recognition in both cases since you are at the same risk.
Professional divers have the obligation to perform a psychometric test, which in sports is not mandatory. It is also important to examine the function of the ear and the eardrum, to make sure that there is no problem, tubal obstruction, perforation of the eardrum, etc. So that when they are under the sea, and enter or climb can compensate if there is a significant loss of hearing.
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Are there contraindications in the medical examination of scuba diving?
For the recognition of diving there are quite a few contraindications. Some clear examples are:
- Patients who have had pneumothorax
- Patients with serious heart problems.
- Pregnant.
- Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
On the other hand, in the cases of patients with asthma, if it is well controlled there would be no problem.
Is the medical recognition of skin-diving the same that for other activities?
Most medical examinations have similar tests established. In this sense, the most important thing is the medical impression at the time of interpreting the results of these tests and the function that will be performed by the patient who undergoes them.
How often should it be done?
The professional diver must do it every year and must be presented at the fishing council.
The sports diver must do it every two years and must be presented at the diving club.
Having the medical examination in effect means that the insurance remains in force, since whenever the medical examination is not in force the insurance will not offer coverage.
