SH164: Plan to fail safely – Part 2: Passing the test doesn’t say it all
Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Gareth Lock at The Human Diver
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore how listening to your inner voice can be a lifesaver, both in diving and everyday life. Bart Den Ouden shares his personal journey of uncovering severe heart issues despite passing regular diving medicals, emphasizing the importance of recognizing warning signs and overcoming cognitive biases like denial and confirmation bias. We also discuss a diver’s near-fatal experience with immersion pulmonary edema (IPO) and how quick action and a well-equipped facility saved their life. These stories highlight the critical role of self-awareness, preventative measures, and teamwork in planning to fail safely—whether under water or on land. Listen in to learn why trusting that “little voice” could be the key to staying alive.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/plan-to-fail-safely-part-2-passing-the-test-doesn-t-say-it-all
Links: Angioplasty and Stent: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-angioplasty/what-happens/
HSE Medical requirements: https://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/medical-requirements.htm
IPO (IPE): http://www.ukdmc.org/medical-conditions/immersion-pulmonary-oedema/
BMJ article: https://heart.bmj.com/content/80/6/537
DAN article: https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/health/heart/cardiac-health
Tags: English, Bart Den Ouden, Cognitive Biases, Decision Making, Medical