Fitness to dive: neurological restrictions

Evidence-based neurology checklist on fitness to dive: neurological restrictions: Predisposition to transient altered awareness Loss of consciousness Convulsions Disorientation Impaired neurological functions Neurological disorders Psychiatric disorders Head injury with significant epilepsy risk…

Predisposition to transient altered awareness

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Convulsions
  • Disorientation

Impaired neurological functions

Neurological disorders

Psychiatric disorders

Head injury with significant epilepsy risk

Post-intracranial surgery disorders

References

  1. The Medical Examination of Divers: A Guide for Physicians. Occupational Safety and Health Branch. Labour Department, Hong Kong. May 2005.
  2. The medical examination and assessment of divers (MA1). Health and Safety Executive.

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