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Rebreather Forum 4 Workshop Proceedings

The detailed proceedings of Rebreather Forum 4, held in Valletta, Malta, from April 20-22, 2023, is a valuable resource for divers, trainers, and manufacturers seeking to enhance the understanding and safe use of rebreathers in exploring underwater environments.  

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Edited by Neal W. Pollock
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edited by Neal Pollock

The proceedings, edited by Neal W. Pollock, PhD, spanned various aspects of rebreather use, from market overviews to specific safety protocols and new technological developments.

RF4 emphasized the diving community's dedication to advancing rebreather technology and improving safety standards. The forum provided a collaborative environment for sharing knowledge and experiences to pave the way for future innovations and increased safety in rebreather diving. 

Rebreather Forum 3 consensus statements

The forum acknowledged the overwhelming evidence demonstrating the efficacy of checklists in preventing errors in parallel fields that share similar technical complexity. Two recommendations regarding checklists were consequently agreed:

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CHECKLISTS 1.

The forum recommends that rebreather manufacturers produce carefully designed checklists, which may be written and / or electronic, for use in the pre-dive preparation (unit assembly and immediate pre-dive) and post-dive management of their rebreathers. – Written checklists should be provided in a weatherproof or waterproof form. – The current version of these checklists annotated with the most recent revision date should be published on the manufacturer’s website

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