Diving examinations & treatments
Fritidsdykker / sportsdykkerundersøgelser | Erhvervsdykkerundersøgelser - periodiske undersøgelser | Dykker-aspirantundersøgelser forud for optagelse på dykkerskolen | Ballonudvidelse af eustachiske rør mod øresmerter
Erhverv og fritid
diving surveys
Lægeundersøgelse af dykkere
Commercial divers
Erhvervsdykkerarbejde er et fysisk krævende job, og der stilles krav til dykkerens fysiske og helbredsmæssige tilstand. Charlottenlund Privathospital tilbyder undersøgelse af dykkerlæger som er godkendt af Søfartsstyrelsen i Danmark. Alle som beskæftiger sig med dykkerundersøgelser er selv erfarne dykkere og har indsigt i hvad der kræves for at kunne dykke sikkert og trygt samt hvad der skal til for at arbejde professionelt som dykker.
Divers performing diving work must be in possession of proof of having undergone a medical examination for divers that is valid for the diving work in question. This must be renewed at intervals of no more than one year by the diver undergoing a medical examination and being found fit to perform diving work.
Medical examinations in Denmark may only be carried out by special diving doctors appointed by the Danish Maritime Authority. Specialist Bjørn Arenkiel is responsible for diving medicine at Charlottenlund Private Hospital and has many years of experience with examining divers, as well as treating divers in the pressure chamber at Rigshospitalet, where Bjørn works as a chief physician on a daily basis.
Recreational divers
Selvom fritidsdykning ikke er et erhverv, stiller det stadig store krav til både fysik og helbred. At bevæge sig under vand indebærer påvirkning fra trykforandringer, kulde og fysisk belastning, og derfor er det vigtigt, at fritidsdykkere er i god form og har en sundhedstilstand, der gør det sikkert at dykke.
In Denmark, medical examinations of divers may only be carried out by specially approved diving doctors appointed by the Danish Maritime Authority. Although the requirement for an annual examination applies especially to commercial divers, it is also recommended that recreational divers have a regular health assessment – especially if they dive frequently, dive deeply or have a chronic illness.
På Charlottenlund Privathospital tilbydes undersøgelser ved godkendte dykkerlæger med indgående kendskab til dykning. De læger, der arbejder med dykkerundersøgelser, er selv erfarne dykkere og har derfor en praktisk forståelse for de krav og risici, der er forbundet med at dykke sikkert og trygt – både på hobbyplan og professionelt.
Specialist Bjørn Arenkiel is responsible for diving medicine at the hospital and has many years of experience examining divers. On a daily basis, he works as a senior physician in decompression chamber treatment at Rigshospitalet, where he treats divers with decompression sickness and other diving-related conditions. This expertise is also relevant for recreational divers, as correct assessment and advice can be crucial to preventing injuries and ensuring a safe experience underwater.
For recreational divers, it is therefore not only about equipment and technique – but also about ensuring that the body is ready for the challenges that diving entails. Regular health checks and advice from an experienced diving doctor can be an important investment in both safety and diving experience.
Ballonudvidelse af eustakiske rør
Do you also get pain in your ears when you dive?
Mange oplever smerter i ørerne i forbindelse med nedstigningen i dybden, hvor luften i mellemøret komprimeres og trommehinden udsættes for trykpåvirkning med smerter til følge. De fleste dykkere ved godt at man så skal søge lidt længere op i vandsøjlen og forsøge igen - men i nogle tilfælde vil det ikke være muligt at trykudligne, hvorfor dykket må opgives.
For commercial divers, it can mean that you can't do your job as usual, or you may have to put your career on hold. In other cases, it can be this problem that means you never get your diving certificate and that you have to give up your dream of underwater experiences.
At Charlottenlund Private Hospital, clinic manager and specialist Jacob Fisker - who is himself an active diver - offers this procedure to selected patients who have difficulty equalizing pressure. The procedures are always performed under full anesthesia and we have a very long and extensive experience with this procedure.
Ballonudvidelse af det eustachiske rør foretages privat eller igennem sundhedsforsikring.
Read more about the procedure here - or read Felicia and Marie's story here!
Patient testimonial from Felicia:
"Tidligere på året lod jeg mig operere hos jer, efter snævre eustatiske rør havde afholdt mig fra at stige ombord på et fly i 7 år pga. voldsomt ubehag og problemer med trykudligning. I dag har jeg fået testet ørene af på en flyvetur. Operationen gjort en meget større forskel end jeg turde håbe på og nu behøves jeg ikke mærke ubehag i kroppen når jeg tænker på at rejse rundt i verden. Så et tak af hjertet til jer🌺 det vil have stor positiv betydning for mit liv."
Den periodiske lægeundersøgelse
Divers performing diving work must have proof of having passed a medical examination.
Lægen skal foretage et skøn over dykkerens fysiske og psykiske tilstand.
A similar examination must be performed by the diver every 5 years (major diver examination). After the diver reaches the age of 50, the major examination must be repeated every 2 years instead of every 5 years.
In the other years, the commercial diver must undergo a minor examination every year (the "small" diving examination).
Findes herved nogen indikation, skal alle relevante forhold undersøges.
Der er udarbejdet en særlig vejledning til brug for de læger, der er udpeget som dykkerlæger af Søfartsstyrelsen.
The guidelines contain an overview of specific diseases that may result in the examinee being found unfit or having limitations in performing the work.
During the examination, the person examined is declared fit, or if the person examined suffers from one of the diseases mentioned in the guidelines, fit with limitations in the work area, or unfit.
Resultatet af undersøgelsen indføres af lægen i dykkerbeviset
Price:
Periodisk 1-års undersøgelse: 2.000 kr.
Periodic 5-year examination: DKK 3,000.
NOTE: after the diver turns 50, the major 5-year examination must be carried out every 2 years.
Dykkeraspiranter
Aspiring divers must undergo a thorough medical examination to be admitted to the diving school.
Undersøgelsen skal kun foretages en gang og omfatter både undersøgelse af hjerte og lunger samt syns- og høreprøve.
Helbredskrav
Dykkere skal være sunde, veltrænede og udholdende.
Any congenital or acquired abnormality, any active or latent, acute or chronic disease, and conditions resulting from injury, trauma or surgery that are likely to render the diver unable to perform diving safely will result in unfitness.
The examining physician must be particularly aware of the presence of the following criteria and disorders that may lead to unsuitability for diving. Any underlying disorder must be investigated if necessary.
Som hovedregel kan man sige, at alle kroniske, organiske lidelser og tilstande diskvalificerer til dykning. Kroniske inflammatoriske lidelser er udelukkelsesgrund, idet aktiverede inflammationsreaktioner antages at disponere til dekompressionssyge. Rutinerede erhvervsdykkere til- lades dog at dykke i faser uden sygdomsaktivitet, hvis der er god kompliance mht. kontrol og behandling.
Price:
Aspirant survey: DKK 4,000.
Recreational divers
Inden for sportsdykning skal du i visse tilfælde have en godkendt lægeerklæring for at få lov til at dykke.
I Danmark er der ingen lovmæssige krav om dette, men afhængig af hvilken organisation, man er medlem af eller skal tage sin uddannelse ved, kan der være krav om en lægeerklæring.
For example, if you are going to take your education through CMAS, an approved medical certificate is always required. You can download this here.
PADI har kun krav om lægeerklæring, såfremt du fejler noget, som du i egenetheds-erklæringen må svare ja til. En PADI erklæring kan du downloade hér.
In addition, there are several places in the world where diving centers require an approved medical certificate. You can often use this certificate.
Price:
Recreational diver examination DKK 1,500.