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You must agree with us that SAFETY GOES BEFORE EVERYTHING.
Diving is a lot of fun, but be a safe diver for your own sake and for the
sake of your fellow divers. Let us remind you that the use of alcohol as
well as drugs or medication in combination with diving has to be avoided
and that Dive & Relax cannot be held responsible in case you disregard
this advice. |
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| If you plan to dive while you are out here, we highly recommend you have a medical check up by your own doctor before coming to Thailand. |
When your travel insurance does not cover Recreational Scuba Diving, we offer an insurance with 100% cover & world wide protection for only 150 Thai Baht per day.
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On our diving-snorkelling boat there will be a First Aid
kit available as well as Oxygen. The boat also carries additional safety
equipment to the law requirements, such as; Life Jackets, Fire Extinguisher, GPS, Compass and Marine Radio.
All our staff are fully trained in Emergency First Response, the use
of emergency equipment and they all operate within the required up to
date certifications. All dive guides on the boat are, at minimum,
certified PADI Divemasters.
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Badelveda Diving Medicine Network :
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The Badalveda Diving Medicine Network is affiliated with the Bangkok Hospital Group, the largest international hospital network in Thailand.
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All hyperbaric chambers are located inside the hospital. This means injured divers are able to receive a higher standard of care. The Bangkok Phuket hospital also has a 24 hour ambulance service stationed in nearby Krabi Town. |
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Safe Diving Recommendations: |
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Most often an aggregate
of mild symptoms marks the beginning of the Decompression Syndrome. Never
neglect to accept this: Do not ignore signs or symptoms of DCI. If detected
early and treated appropriately the chance of having a speedy and satisfactory
recovery are dramatically increased. |
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- Drink plenty of water (to prevent dehydration)
- Dive conservatively within table/computer limits
- Ascend slowly- no faster than 18m. per minute
- Limit to three (3) dives within twelve hour periodM
- ake safety stops after every dive
- Plan your dives and make sure that you dive your plan.
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- Over exercise
- Take hot showers or baths after diving
- Drink alcohol, coffee or sodas immediately before/or after
- Avoid getting too cold during and after diving
- Avoid greasy foods
- Do not fly or go to altitude for at least 12 hours after a single dive and 18 hours after a repetitive dive.
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Signs, Symptoms & Emergency First Aid: |
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(1) Blotchy skin rash |
(4) Coughing Spasms |
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(2) Weakness |
(5) Shortness of Breath |
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(3) Staggering |
(6) Altered Mental Status |
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(A) Pain |
(H) Numbness |
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(B) Extreme Fatigue |
(I) Dizziness |
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(C) Headache |
(J) Personality Changes |
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(D) Nausea |
(K) Paralysis |
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(E) Itching |
(L) Reflex Changes |
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(F) Skin Rash |
(M) Bladder Problems |
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(G) Restlessness |
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(A) Check airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). |
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(C) Place diver in recovery position if unconscious. |
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(D) Give electrolyte solution by mouth, but only to a conscious diver. |
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(E) Transport to the nearest Hyperbaric facility as soon as possible. |
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