Dive Medical

[Prestonhf01]

i was wondering where i would get the following done or why i need it done

DR JOHN D. SMITH
187 Dempster Crescent,
Mineville, NS
B2Z 1J7

Fax (902) 829-2549 Phone (902) 829-3278

Date: November 28, 2005
FACSIMILE COVER SHEET

To: Aaron Freeze

Fax:

Pages to Follow: None

RE: Preparation for Diving Medical


The following work-up is required for a Diving Medical:

Blood work:
Lipids
CBC
Liver Function
BUN
Creatinine
Glucose
Urinalysis

Chest PA & Lateral with inspiration and expiration views (CH 2)
Long Bone Survey
AP & Lateral Knees on long cassettes (7" or 14" x 17") (LE 7)
AP Shoulders (SH 2, SH 30)
AP Hips (PE 2)

Also, an ECG and simple PFT are required. Please remember to bring your log book and the fee for this exam is $175, cash or cheque only. We require 48 hour cancellation notice. Failure to do so will result in a charge of $175. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,


Paula Pettipas

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Huh?

 

[Taxgeek]

Is some resort asking you to get this before letting you dive? Or before certifying you? Or is this just an advertisement you got? Or . . . ?

 

[spectrum]

It sounds like a significant work-up but....

*What is your age?
*Do you have a history of regular physical exams or are you showing up as a first time patient?
*Are there pre-existing conditions or injuries?
* Substance abuse?

Is everyone on the same page that this is for recreational diving?

I'm assuming you're seeking sign-off to take OW?

Pete

 

[Prestonhf01]

my age is 17
and i am a normal patient and i have a history
no substance abuse
no injuries

this is for Commercail diving

 

[GreenDiverDown]

That work-up would be rediculous for a healthy young adult seeking OW certification. But for commercial diving, all bets are off. Your employer should be able to refer you to the appropriate physician and they should also pay for the exam.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Pei?

 

[rjack321]

That's a standard hazardous materials workup. Commercial diving is a type of hazmat work under OSHA. Your employer should be paying for this and have a occupational physician they refer people to.

BTW, at 17 you can't legally do hazmat work yet. You must be 18.

 

[Prestonhf01]

i am 18 in aprill and i have to have all info sent in by end of febuary this is all on pei and i go for medical in ns

 

[spectrum]

If he's going to a commercial diving school in hopes of finding employment afterwards then he owns the bill. I can't imagine that he has a sponsoring employer at 17 unless his dad is in the busineess, in that case he would not be here asking.

PEI, Prince Edward Island , a small Canadian maritine province
NS Nova Scotia

With less than 15 dives are you sure you want to get in this deep this soon?

What is the Canadian equivalent to OSHA?

Pete