The Society

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.

• 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of EUBS: 

  Our 48th Annual Scientific Meeting, from 16–20 September 2024 in Brest, France, was a great success. Over 230 participants met for a 5 day scientific program, during what may have been the only period of summer weather in Brest this year (dixit the organisers).
  EUBS ExCom congratulates the local organising committee, thanks the contributors and sponsors and hopes to see you all soon.

• 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 has made printed copies available to all participants at the EUBS2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, and will send a copy to all members with a ‘Print Subscription’ to the Journal. Those members who have not a Print Subscription will also receive a free copy of the book after registering their postal address via this link, subject to a mailing cost of 10 Euro. 
• ECHM-EUBS Joint Position Statements: The EUBS, together with the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM) have issued a Position Statement on the use of so-called ‘low-pressure hyperbaric chambers’ in humans. This statement is now published in DHM Journal and can be downloaded here. All Position Statements and recommendations are collected on the “Endorsed docs and guidelines” page of this website.
  
• 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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