In recent years there has been a growing interest in the implications of the condition of Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (IPO) as a factor within diving incidents.
Although originally reported in the 1980s the condition was until recently thought to be rare. With growing evidence raising awareness of the condition and how to avoid, recognise and treat the condition is becoming more important. The downloads linked below are intended as a briefing note for Instructors to incorporate the subject into relevant presentations and courses such as diver grades and Oxygen Administration to raise awareness.
