Citation

Panchard MA. Rev. Med. Suisse Romande 2002; 122(12): 589-593.

Vernacular Title

L'enfant et la plongee sous-marine. Quand commencer?

Affiliation

Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Riviera, Site du Samaritain Bd Paderewski 3, 1800 Vevey. map@swissonline.ch

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Societe Medicale de la Suisse Romande)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12611182

Abstract

Contra-indications to scuba diving are now well defined. The number of children practicising this sport is increasing. However, no consensus nor prospective study exists that allows to determine an age under which physicians should advise against scuba diving. This paper reviews many different approaches and, considering physiopathology and intellecual development, suggests a practical attitude.

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