Scuba Diving Ailments - Causes, Signs, Symptoms and First Aid Advice

Scuba Diving Ailments are relatively uncommon but if divers are unaware of the dangers, signs & symptoms and first aid treatment, it can increase the likelihood of an accident happening. Click on the links below for more information and advice about common diving ailments but please note that this guide does not intend to replace professional training for the prevention and treatment of Scuba Diving Accidents.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning• Barotraumas  
• Bleeding (severe)  
• Carbon Dioxide Toxiicity  
• Carbon Monoxide Toxiicity  
• Carotid Sinus Syndrome  
• Cone Shell Sting  
• Decompression Illness  
• Drowning  
• Fish Spine Injury  
• Heart Attack  
• Heat Injuries  
• Hypothermia  
• Immersion Pulmonary Oedema  
• Nitrogen Narcosis  
Blue Ringed Octopus• Octopus Bite  
• Oxygen Toxicity (CNS)  
• Salt Water Aspiration Syndrome  
• Sea Snake Bite  
• Shock  
• Stings (jellyfish, corals, hydroids, anemones)  
• Vertigo (alternobaric)  

Additional Information and Advice for Scuba Diving Ailments

• Dive Tables and Computers  
• Flying After Diving  
• Heart Pacemaker  
• Lost Diver Procedure  
• Neurological DCI  
• Pressure Immobilisation Technique  
• Seasickness