Dive Emergency Procedures
First Step
Call Dr Bobby Wellsh on (+675) 7214 4651 to assess the situation and advise what course of action to take
As an alternative call Diving Emergency Services (DES) for a diagnosis: Diving Emergency Services: +1 919 684 9111
(if calling from an Australian SIM, call 1800-088-200)
Evactuation is required
In the event that an evacuation to a recompression facility is recommended, notify:
- MEDICAIR Switchboard + 675 311 2673 (Daytime B/H)
Ops/Medivac Manager +675 7076 3635
Back-up Manager +675 7310 4770
- HYPERBARIC CHAMBER - Chamber Manager
+675 7202 1200 or +675 7194 9333 or +675 7220 3504
+675 7386 9443 (WhatsApp)
For DAN insured divers
If evacuation is required MEDICAIR will contact DAN. They will require
• DAN membership details
• Description and location of the accident
• Source of medical advice/diagnosis, eg. Dr Wellsh
MEDICAIR will also require this information from the Patient/Guardian:
• Full name & date of birth
• Nationality & passport number
• Australian visa details (if necessary)
• Mobile contact numbers
For non-DAN insured divers
For other insured, call the emergency contact for that insurer.
For self-insured, patient/guardian must arrange the evacuation directly.