Perceptions of airway protection tools: an international survey on the use of mouthpiece retaining straps in closed-circuit rebreather diving
While not widely adopted among recreational divers, the MRS is supported by strong safety data. Formal training significantly improves its perceived value and acceptance. Greater involvement from manufacturers, training agencies, and instructors is essential to promote education and encourage MRS adoption as a key safety measure in rebreather diving.
Authors
- Frauke Tillmans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2159-0834)
- Thierry Michot
- Emmanuel Dugrenot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6863-7919)
- Rachel M. Lance (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3103-533X)
- Emmanuel Gouin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3691-5870)
- Laura Marroni
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Emmanuel College - Massachusetts (US)
- Laboratoire des Sciences et Techniques de l’Information de la Communication et de la Connaissance (FR)
- Careers Europe (GB)
- Hôpital Maison Blanche (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.28920/dhm55.4.369-375
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00