DCI evacuation & Decopression chamber

[wahlaoeh]

was debating about this topic with few friends in bali & hope someone can help clear the doubts...

in case when someone suffering from DCI & needed emergency helicopter transport & the nearest hyperbaric facility is in a foreign country , eg, from tioman (malaysia) to singapore, what kind of clearance (military) is needed?? or do DAN has a "special" permit to allow foreign aircraft to transport/land?

is it true when a diver is unconscious & needed HBO treatment, the medic will "poked" holes in his ear to help him equalise before repressursing him to a depth where the bubbles of nitrogen are made smaller & the gas redissolves into the body tissues and fluids??

thanks.
jovin-

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi Jovin,

DAN insureds who require emergency medical air evacuation and cannot be accommodated on a normal commercial carrier are flown by private charter ops with whom DAN contracts. DAN does not own or control any of these aircraft, nor does DAN have "permits" that allow these craft to cross foreign borders or land in foreign countries. Such flight and landing arrangements are by agreements between the charter ops and countries involved. In uncovered circumstances, various national and international humanitarian provisions may apply. Failing these, immigration authorities in the country of landing usually make the call.

In unconscious divers requiring recompression, a tiny incision may be made in the eardrums, a procedure called myringotomy.

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[wahlaoeh]

Hi Jovin,

DAN insureds who require emergency medical air evacuation and cannot be accommodated on a normal commercial carrier are flown by private charter ops with whom DAN contracts. DAN does not own or control any of these aircraft, nor does DAN have "permits" that allow these craft to cross foreign borders or land in foreign countries. Such flight and landing arrangements are by agreements between the charter ops and countries involved. In uncovered circumstances, various national and international humanitarian provisions may apply. Failing these, immigration authorities in the country of landing usually make the call.

In unconscious divers requiring recompression, a tiny incision may be made in the eardrums, a procedure called myringotomy.

Regards,

DocVikingo

Hi Doc,

Thanks for clearing my doubts.

Jovin-

 

[DandyDon]

In unconscious divers requiring recompression, a tiny incision may be made in the eardrums, a procedure called myringotomy.

Regards,

DocVikingo

:11: Wow!

Good thread, great answer...!!

 

[Couv]

In unconscious divers requiring recompression, a tiny incision may be made in the eardrums, a procedure called myringotomy.

Regards,

DocVikingo[/QUOTE]

OK, I was hoping someone else would say it….My ring got to me too, so I had the phone company change it. (I know, pronounced MIR…)
Seriously, a big thank you to everyone here that makes this site such an interesting and informative resource.

couv