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Welcome to the website of the European Underwater and Baromedical Society !

Our message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine has been moved to the sidebar posts, and will remain on top until this conflict has been resolved peacefully. 

The EUBS is the European scientific society dedicated to the study and promotion of diving and hyperbaric medicine, a fascinating but all too little known field of medicine.
This website is intended to provide you with information on the goals and activities of our Society. You will find information on our Annual Scientific Meeting, as well as reprints of the Society’s Journal. This site is updated on a regular basis, so check it out from time to time.

  • 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of EUBS:
    After the great success of its 48th edition in Brest, France, the EUBS Annual Scientific Meeting will move to Helsinki (Finland) for our 49th meeting which will take place from 2-6 September 2025.
    Finland has been recognized as the world’s happiest country by the UN World Happiness Report for an impressive seven consecutive years. As a member of the European Union, Finland is welcoming and English-friendly, making communication easy despite the complexity of the Finnish language. 

    Reaching Finland is convenient, with direct flights available from major European cities, as well as destinations in Asia and North America. Travelers from Central Europe can also reach Finland by ferry (or train + ferry). Ferries from Estonia, Germany, Poland, or Stockholm provide a picturesque and relaxing journey.

    EUBS will be delighted to welcome you to participate in this Meeting to contribute to its success. If you have been monitoring the conference website http://www.eubs2025.com you will have noticed that the Registration and Abstract Submission are now open.

    Important deadlines are:
    April 24th, 2025 – end of Early Bird Registration period;
    April 25th, 2025 Abstract Submission deadline !

    So gear up, write your abstract, register – remember to bring your partner and kids along – and we’ll meet again sooner than you think !
    If you would like to apply for a student Travel Grant for this meeting, please read the rules and procedure here: https://www.eubs.org/?page_id=914

  • ECHM-EUBS Joint Position Statement: The EUBS, together with the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM) have issued, already in 2023, a Position Statement on the use of so-called ‘low-pressure hyperbaric chambers’ in humans. The recent tragic accident in the USA, where a five-year-old boy lost his life while being treated for a condition which is not among the approved indications for HBO treatment; moreover, while the exact circumstances of the accident still need to be determined, it is important to emphasise that treatments should be conducted in installations and facilities that comply with the European guidelines and the professional guidelines. The common (EUBS and ECHM) statement has been published in the DHM Journal and can be downloaded here. See also the European Code of Good Practice in HBO Therapy. All Position Statements and recommendations are collected on the “Endorsed docs and guidelines” page of this website.
  • ECHM-EUBS European Code of Good Practice in HBO Therapy: the 2022 Revision of this important document has been published in DHM Journal 53-4 Supplement. It is an Open Access text that can be freely distributed. The ECGP is probably the most important document for hyperbaric centers in Europe, as it details the minimum of requirements for operation (be it personnel, equipment or procedures) of any medical center serving hyperbaric therapies. While this code does not replace any national regulations, it is intended to be a reference document for European countries to provide Guidelines, Regulations, and Standards in all fields of hyperbaric medicine.  
  • EUBS Website – Member Area access
    PLEASE NOTE that due to a change of website hosting provider recently, some members have experienced difficulties to access their Members Area, always coming back onto the ‘login’ page. If you have this problem, please empty your browser’s Cache or History (if even only the past 24 hours), then close and reopen your browser program, in order to be able to log in to your Member Area. If that does not work, try using another browser; if still no success, please send an e-mail to webmaster@eubs.org, and we’ll be able to sort you out quickly. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and are working hard to find a permanent solution.
  • EUBS membership: Please see the Membership Application page. You can renew online by accessing your membership pages from this website, for at least one year after your “drop out”. If you cannot access your membership pages (anymore) to renew, please send us an e-mail, we’ll be happy to restore your account.
  • Events, courses and announcements: check out our Courses and Events page for updated information and new events. All info and links can be found here !

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