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IN THE EVENT OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING - Keep the casualty lying down
- Give 100% oxygen by tight fitting mask
In England, Northern Ireland & Wales:
Contact the BHA Carbon Monoxide Helpline on 01752 209 999. Scotland:
Contact the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 0845 408 6008 (24 hrs) - ask for the emergency hyperbaric doctor. For further information visit http://www.co-awareness.org/ |
IN THE EVENT OF A DIVING ACCIDENT
- Keep the casualty lying down
- Give 100% oxygen by tight fitting mask
- Give non-alcoholic fluids
- Keep the patient comfortably cool
Sea Diving:
Call the Coastguard, DSC or VHF Channel 16/Dial 999 (24 hrs). On Land:
In England, Northern Ireland and Wales: Please contact your nearest available BHA member chamber.
If you do not know the location of your nearest BHA member chamber then please call the Duty Diving Medical Officer on 07831 151523 (24 hrs).
In Scotland: Call Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 0845 408 6008 (24 hrs) - ask for the emergency hyperbaric doctor. If the patient is seriously unwell or deteriorating rapidly, inform the emergency services promptly by dialling 999 on land or VHF Channel 16 if at sea. |
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In the event of any other medical emergency which might require hyperbaric treatment: See list of conditions responsive to hyperbaric oxygen therapy In England, Northern Ireland and Wales:
Call the Duty Diving Medical Officer on 07831 151523 (24 hrs). In Scotland:
Call Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 0845 408 6008 (24 hrs) - ask for the emergency hyperbaric doctor. |
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