We have the most amazing patients at DDRC Healthcare and they often show their thanks and gratitude to our doctors, nurses, administrators and chamber staff. One such patient wanted to share his story with us. Read Antonio’s testimonial written in his…
Worried divers with possible symptoms of decompression illness (also known as DCI, decompression sickness or ‘the bends’) are often reluctant phone the National Diving Accident Helpline. But why? Frequently, divers are concerned that calling for advice will automatically result in…
Diving Accident Scenario: Diver with Rash Our next diving accident scenario features a 57 year old diver with 47 logged dives (mix of warm and cold water dives) has completed a 2-dive day of diving in March, out of Plymouth…
Diving Accident Scenario A 45 year old experienced diver was diving in a quarry. He performed two dives over the day wearing a dry-suit and using a manifolded twinset filled with air. Dive 1: Max depth 38m for 40 minutes….