Decompression sickness (aka the bends or caisson disease) is a medical condition caused by dissolved gases emerging from solution as bubbles inside the body tissues during decompression.
DDRC Healthcare delivers a 24/7 diving and hyperbaric medical emergency service with 24/7 on call teams available 365 days a year.
Main Emergency Telelphone Numbers for Hyperbaric Chambers:
UK England and rest of UK 07831-151523
Scotland 01224 - 681818
Hospital Of St Cross, Barby Road, Rugby CV22 5PX
Telephone: 07931 472602
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
Telephone: 01224 553264
Emergency contact: 0345 408 6008
Hyperbaric Medical Centre Research Way, Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone: 01752 209999
Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone E11 1RG
Telephone: 07999 292999
Old Academy Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AW
Telephone: 01856 850285
Emergency contact: 0345 408 6008
North of England Medical Hyperbaric Services Ltd
Spire Hull & East Riding Hospital, Lowfield Road, Anlaby, Hull HU10 7AZ
Telephone: 01482 659471 (24 hrs) / 01482 672462 (9am - 5pm)
Information leaflets and Powerpoint presentations (with accompanying notes).
Why does the buoyancy of a diver change throughout a dive? The DDWe explains the science behind diving and buoyancy.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) is a charitable organisation involved in the rescue and release of all types of marine life.
An independent lifeboat since 2016, St Abbs lifeboat is operated by local residents, all highly experienced fishermen, dive boat operators and divers.
The RNLI is the national charity that saves lives at sea.