Emergency Management Plans

[mikerault]

We should set up a central location (either here on the board or elsewhere) for dive emergency management plans for the dive sites we all frequent. That way if someone is planning to go there and haven't been before they can download and print it out so they have it with them. Something that lists emergency numbers, contacts, chamber locations with driving directions would be enough.

What do you all think?

Mike

 

[JKSteger]

Would be nice. As some areas don't have 911 or good Cell service. Probably best to list "Closest Emergency Medical Facility" instead of recompression chamber. Per DAN (DAN doesn't even Give recompression chamber locations out any more)


If you suspect a diver has a dive-related injury and needs evaluation, you should safely:

• Monitor Airway, Breathing, Circulation ? Provide 100 percent oxygen if you are a trained oxygen provider
• Call the local EMS for transport or assist in the transport of the injured diver to medical care
• Call the DAN Emergency number 919 684 8111 or 919 684 4DAN (4326) collect for consult and advice.

If you are uncertain about symptoms which occur hours or days after diving, and there is no emergency, or you wish to ask questions about the signs and symptoms of decompression illness, contact the DAN Information Line (919) 684-2948, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.


Keep your DAN card with you too.

Jeremy