divers
50 metre dry dives
The day consists of a short presentation on the work carried out at the unit. Diving safety, decompression
illness and the basic management of a patient suffering from DCI.
You will then be briefed on the safety aspects of the chamber and introduced to the chamber environment where
you can experience the effects of nitrogen narcosis.
The minimum number of people required for a dry dive is 10.
You must possess a self certification, and be able to provide evidence that on the day that you are medically fit to dive.
We also require proof of a diver qualification.
Non divers will not be allowed in the chamber
Minimum age 16 years.
Available at Weekends only.
Cost is £25 per person. We do not accept cheques, thank you.
Bring your log-books to obtain a verification stamp and check the accuracy of your dive computer.
For more information and bookings call:
Dave on 0151 648 8000 (office hours only) or go to our contacts page.
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Emergency
0151 648 8000 this number is a 24 hour help and advice line and is free of charge.
Treatment for decompression illness is FREE of CHARGE as the service is provided by the National Health Service.
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emergency diver medic course
For the Serious Scuba Diver
This course is aimed at recreational scuba divers who require a deeper knowledge and insignt into diving emergencies and their management.
- Emergency First Response Primary Care
- Emergency First Response Secondary Care
- Dan Oxygen Management
- Dan Automatic External Defibrillation
- Recognition of Decompression Illness
- Clinical manifestation of DCI
- Patient care and Management
- Recompression Chamber management
- Advanced Medical Skills
- Recompression Chamber Orientation / 50mts Dry Dive
application form
The course is designed to develop the divers ability to deal with diving emergencies and manage the patient until
skilled help arrives.
For the diver wishing to extend their knowledge we can offer a one week practical training
session at the unit where you will work under the guidance and supervision of the team on a day to day basis. Please
ask for advice.
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hyperbaric medicine