DIVING MEDICAL EMERGENCY HOTLINES

24/7 Professional Diving Medical Assistance Worldwide
24/7 ACTIVE

WORLDWIDE MEDICAL SUPPORT

Expert diving medicine specialists available around the clock to assist with diving emergencies, decompression illness, and marine medical incidents.

⚠️ LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES
Always call local emergency services (911, 999, 112) FIRST for immediate life-threatening situations. Then contact diving medical specialists for expert consultation and treatment coordination.
UNITED STATES & AMERICAS
24/7 ACTIVE
DIVING MEDICAL EMERGENCY HOTLINE
+1-919-684-9111
Available 24/7 • Accepts collect calls worldwide • English/Spanish
Latin America/Caribbean
+52-557-100-0540
Emergency consultation
Collect calls accepted
EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL
24/7 ACTIVE
INTERNATIONAL DIVING EMERGENCY
+39 06 42 11 5685
Available 24/7 • Multilingual support • 20+ languages
UK Emergency (England/Wales)
07831 151 523
UK Emergency (Scotland)
0345 408 6008
Internet-based calling
VoIP Available
ASIA-PACIFIC
24/7 ACTIVE
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
1800-088-200
Within Australia (toll-free) • International: +1-919-684-9111
Japan
+81-3-3812-4999
China
400-007-2000
SOUTHERN AFRICA
24/7 ACTIVE
SOUTHERN AFRICA
+27 828 10 60 10
International • Within SA: 0800-020-111
Emergency evacuation
Coordinated
Chamber referral
Available

REGIONAL COVERAGE AREAS

🇺🇸 Americas Coverage

United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Virgin Islands), Central America, South America, Micronesia, Guam, and Pacific territories.

🇪🇺 Europe Coverage

All European countries, Mediterranean Basin, Red Sea regions, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean (north of equator), and related territories.

🇦🇺 Asia-Pacific Coverage

Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, and surrounding regions.

🇿🇦 Africa Coverage

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, and East African regions.

EMERGENCY CALLING PROTOCOL

1
Call local emergency services (911/999/112) for life-threatening situations
2
Contact diving medical hotline for expert consultation
3
Provide dive profile, symptoms, and victim status
4
Follow medical team instructions for treatment/evacuation

CRITICAL INFORMATION TO PROVIDE

📍 LOCATION DETAILS

  • Exact GPS coordinates
  • Nearest landmark or port
  • Distance from shore
  • Contact phone number
  • Transportation access

🏥 MEDICAL STATUS

  • Victim's consciousness level
  • Breathing and circulation
  • Neurological symptoms
  • Time of symptom onset
  • Current treatment given

🤿 DIVE PROFILE

  • Maximum depth reached
  • Total bottom time
  • Gas mixture used
  • Decompression stops made
  • Surface interval times

⚕️ TREATMENT COORDINATION

  • Nearest hyperbaric chamber
  • Evacuation requirements
  • Hospital coordination
  • Medical insurance details
  • Follow-up care planning
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