Compressed gas diving fatalities in Australian waters 2014 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to investigate compressed gas diving deaths in Australia from 2014-2018 and make comparison to those from 2001-2013 to identify ongoing problems and assess countermeasures.

Methods

Media reports and the National Coronial Information System were searched to identify scuba diving deaths for 2014-2018, inclusive. Data were extracted from the witness and police reports, medical histories, and autopsies. An Excel® database was created and a chain of events analysis conducted. Comparisons were made with the earlier report.

Results

Forty-two fatalities were identified, 38 using scuba and four using surface-supplied breathing apparatus involving 30 males and 12 females. The mean age of victims was 49.7 years, six years higher than the previous co

SUBMITTER: Lippmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10584389 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature