Mexico 路 Pacific
Cabo San Lucas
SSS recompression chamber - hyperbaric treatment for decompression illness.
Cabo San Lucas in the network
Cabo San Lucas is the network's Pacific-coast chamber, and covers the Sea of Cortez. It works with the Red Cross, the fire brigade and the coast guard on evacuations. The chamber also treats indigenous fishing divers, and runs safety education to prevent those injuries.
Recompression 路 Sea of Cortez 路 Since 1996
In a diving emergency
Call Cabo San Lucas on the number above. Then follow the steps.
Full signs, symptoms & first aid ›- Call the nearest chamber. Do not wait to see if the symptoms pass.
- Keep the diver at rest. Lay the diver flat, on one side. This keeps the airway clear if the diver vomits.
- If the diver is unresponsive but breathes normally, use the recovery position. Stay with the diver. Watch the breathing.
- Give the diver medical oxygen. Use medical oxygen as soon as it is available. Give the highest concentration you have.
- Treat the diver for shock. Keep the diver warm and hydrated.
- Do not delay. Early recompression gives the best chance of full recovery.