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Decompression Sickness in South Africa

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1:39p, 10/6/24
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Looking for any connections to a Hyperbaric Specialist in South Africa (Durban specifically). I have a friend who is sick after a dive. Thanks for any help.
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2:07p, 10/6/24
Have you tried calling DAN? They may be able to help find a chamber nearby. If a US citizen, can call the embassy. I know the Navy has chambers in a few places in Africa. However I'm not sure how close to South Africa.

DAN has a South Africa specific site/number to call - 0800-020-111 (within South Africa)
https://www.dansa.org/find-a-dive-doctor
https://www.dansa.org/
https://dan.org/about-dan/contact/
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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 4:02p, 10/6/24
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Thanks for the information. He is currently at the only DAN-accredited site in Durban but continues to have severe symptoms in between hyperbaric treatments.
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1:24a, 10/7/24
What symptoms? Is it all decompression symptoms? Any gas emboli symptoms? I can run it by some dive docs I know if you want to give some more info.
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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 8:45p, 10/7/24
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Yes having transverse myelitis symptoms in between hyperbaric treatments.
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