Dive Medical Services Around the World

Unfortunately, some emergency providers are more motivated by profits than patient well-being creating instances of poor care. Read more about these deceptive practices and several cases. Above all, know that DAN will connect you with proper, well-regarded emergency services globally.

Male nurse takes wad of cash out of breast scrub pocket

Broken Leg in Bonaire

While walking from the truck to a dive site entrance on Bonaire, my wife, Deborah, caught her foot under a root and hyperextended her leg when freeing herself. Falling to the ground, she exclaimed that she had broken her knee.

broken leg required two plates and nine screws

Trust the Experts

DAN saved a person’s life when a local hyperbaric chamber facility refused service. Putting their hands and full trust into DAN, they were thankfully able to get life-saving treatments somewhere else. Read more about this DAN member.

A sad-looking man rests in a hyperbaric chamber. He's torso and legs are covered by a white blanket and he's wearing a blue hospital gown.

Biking to Disaster

A DAN member incurred a serious cycling injury during a five-day bike expedition. Thanks to DAN insurance, they were able to access emergency evacuation and medical procedures. Read more of the incident.

Group of cyclists ride up hill

An Unconscious Ascent

WHILE DESCENDING ON OUR SECOND DIVE, I was at around 60 feet when I unexpectedly started ascending rapidly to the surface.

Knocked Down on Bonaire

Bonaire offers great opportunities for divers to try beach entries. But upon entering into the water, major waves knocked the divers down and caused major problems.

At sunset, a diver stands at the water's edge ready to walk into ocean for a beach-entry dive

Third Time’s a Charm

Decompression sickness (DCS) is layered in variables and unique to each person. An experienced technical diver discusses their three DCS diagnoses and how they’ve since made adjustments.

Cave diver explores using a massive camera rig

I Didn’t See That Coming

MY HUSBAND, BARRY, AND I got our dive certifications in Cozumel, Mexico, in 1994, and since then it has been one of our favorite destinations. We spent three weeks diving […]

Heart Attack in Madagascar

A heart attack nearly took one divermaster’s life, but thanks to his familiarity with DAN, he was able to get the care he needed. Read more about DAN’s intervention.

Air ambulance ready for evacuation

Drowning From the Inside Out

A diver nearly drowned during ascent. Acting quickly, he made a rapid ascent so not to black out. Read more about his harrowing story.

Diver pretends to drown with arms flailing about