Accident Flowchart

Accident Management
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ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT WORKSLATE

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The individual identified on this slate has been involved in scuba diving activities and may
have suffered a pressure-related injury resulting from decompression sickness or lung over
expansion. You have no reason to be familiar with all the pathological details of the various
rare disorders which may occur. It is, however, imperative that you follow the guidelines
outlined in the red box on the reverse side of this slate until arrival at a medical facility.
In addition, the Divers Alert Network (DAN) at Duke University Medical Center (U.S.) is
prepared to assist you in patient treatment. DAN may be contacted at . A
physician experienced in the management of diving accidents is available for consultation.
Patient’s Name ____________________________________ Age _____________

Address ____________________________________________________________
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Contact ________________________________ Phone (______) ____________
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DIVING ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT FLOWCHART
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS: Make only factual statements; do NOT make value judgments or
1. Locate patient’s I.D., and recent diving history. express opinions.
2. Use reverse side of this slate to record information as indicated. 5. Write accident report as soon as possible while events are fresh.
3. Secure patient’s gear. Rinse and hold. Do NOT disassemble. 6. Send this slate and other appropriate information with evacuation
4. Upon proper identification, cooperate with authorities. personnel.
Has the individual taken a breath Mild Symptoms Serious Symptoms

under water from a compressed YES NO
Fatigue Skin Rash Unusual weakness
air source? Itching Pain (particularly joint, abdominal,
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and lower back)

YES Dizziness, vision or speech difficulty
NO 1. Administer oxygen (100% ideal). Paralysis, numbness/tingling
Not a diving accident. 2. Have patient lie level on left side, head Breathing difficulty
Go to nearest hospital. supported. Severe cough
3. Administer nonalcoholic fluids, such as Bloody, frothy mouth
fruit juices, orally. Decrease or loss of consciousness
4. Observe for more serious symptoms. Convulsions
Keep patient under
observation and consult RELIEF WITHIN 30 MINUTES?
diving physician as soon NO
as possible.
1. Maintain open airway – prevent aspiration of vomitus.
2. Initiate CPR if necessary.
3. If conscious/breathing independently, administer oxygen (100% ideal).
4. Have patient lie level on left side, head supported.
5. Advise patient not to sit up during first aid or transport.
Diving Accident
6. If convulsion occurs, do not restrain – support head/neck.

7. Protect injured diver from excessive heat, cold, wetness, noxious fumes.
8. If conscious, administer nonalcoholic fluids, such as fruit juices, orally.
9. Arrange immediate evacuation to appropriate medical facility.
NOTE: DO NOT DISCONTINUE THESE FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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EVEN IF PATIENT SHOULD SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.

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Ambulance/Medical ______________________ Diving Physician ________________________ Police ________________________

EMERGENCY
CONTACT Medical Facility __________________________ Chamber _______________________________ Other ________________________
INFORMATION United States: DAN +1 919 684-8111 USCG VHF Channel 16

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ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT WORKSLATE

Patient’s Name ________________________ Age _

Has the individual taken a breath Mild Symptoms Serious Symptoms

and lower back)

6. If convulsion occurs, do not restrain – support head/neck.

EVEN IF PATIENT SHOULD SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.

Ambulance/Medical Diving Physician Police __

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