SPUMS - South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society

SPUMS - South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine A society of medical practitioners interested in the areas of diving and hyperbaric medicine

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30/06/2026

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The latest issue of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is online now! Grab your copy via your society log in. European Underwater and Baromedical Society or SPUMS - South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society.

What's inside ...
Does prior exposure facilitate recognition of hypercapnia?
Technical diving accidents in France
Measuring uptake and elimination of inert gas
Transoesophageal vs transthoracic echo for PFO detection
Accuracy of oxygen flowmeters in hyperbaric conditions
Recommendations for long term care in spinal DCS
Diving with bipolar spectrum disorder
Diving after otologic surgery
Rebreather diving fatalities
Four case reports
And more ...

SPUMS 54th Annual Scientific Meeting – Early bird prices end tomorrow! Registrations for SPUMS 54th Scientific Meeting a...
30/01/2026

SPUMS 54th Annual Scientific Meeting – Early bird prices end tomorrow!

Registrations for SPUMS 54th Scientific Meeting are at record levels for a SPUMS ASM and the ‘Eary Bird’ prices end tomorrow - 31 January 2026. This is your chance to be part of a truly unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most spectacular diving destinations.

With incredible diving, the chance to discover the joy of free diving, and to be part of exciting new and cutting-edge research in the field, this is a meeting not to be missed. We have our Keynote Speaker: Professor Peter Lindholm, a world-renowned expert in free diving physiology.

Get in fast and take advantage of early bird rates!

Event Details:
Theme: Free Diving
Dates: Sunday, 10 May – Friday, 15 May 2026
Venue: Palasia Hotel, Koror, Palau

Why Palau?
Palau is a dream location for nature lovers and divers alike. Expect crystal-clear waters, pristine reefs teeming with colourful marine life, exhilarating drift dives with big pelagic encounters, dramatic limestone Karst I sland landscape, and rich local culture – the perfect backdrop for a world-class scientific meeting.

How to Register:
Register for the Conference First – it’s quick and easy. [Click below to register]

https://spums.au/index.php/asm-registration

After registering, you’ll receive a Booking ID – use this when booking your accommodation and diving workshops.

You’ll then be directed to the Diveplanit website to organise your accommodation, diving, and tours for a seamless experience at the Palasia Hotel.

https://diveplanit.wetravel.com/trips/spums-2026-palau-7-8-nights-accommodation-transfers-diving-tours-diveplanit-travel-pty-ltd-69819365

Don't miss your chance to dive into science, discovery, and adventure in paradise. Secure your place today, we can’t wait to see you there!

https://spums.au/index.php/asm-registration

Already booked? Use this link to Manage your Booking: https://diveplanit.wetravel.com/New booking ... read on.Having registered for the SPUMS 2026 Conference, you can now book your accommodation, diving and tours here.Accommodation options are provided at the Conference Hotel - the Palasia. There ar...

The December issue of Diving and Hyperbaric Medcine is live with our biggest issue yet! Login to get your copy. https://...
19/12/2025

The December issue of Diving and Hyperbaric Medcine is live with our biggest issue yet! Login to get your copy. https://spums.au/index.php/login

Whats inside ..

World first: clinical ECMO in the hyperbaric chamber

Outcome after iatrogenic arterial gas embolism

Cardiac arrest and defibrillation during HBOT (two articles)

Pulmonary air-containing lesions in HBOT patients

Quality in hyperbaric medicine clinical trials

Perceptions of mouthpiece retainers in rebreather divers

DCI and in-water recompression in freediving (two articles)

Fluid loss during rebreather dives

HBOT for acute idiopathic sudden hearing loss

Critical flicker fusion frequence through a chamber porthole

Three case reports and more …
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AND from our President a message.🎄

On behalf of the SPUMS Executive Committee, I would like to wish all our members, associates and supporters a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for being so supportive of SPUMS in 2025 and we look forward to your continued involvement with our organisation in 2026 and beyond.

Neil Banham
SPUMS President

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South Melbourne, VIC
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