Diving emergency in Galapagos? Call the chamber now +593 98 448 8231

Galapagos 路 Islands

Ecuador

Protesub - the network's Pacific and Galapagos gateway.

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In a diving emergency, call now. Do not wait to see if the symptoms pass.

+593 98 448 8231 WhatsApp +593 98 448 8231

Or call +593 5 252 6911 路 +593 5 252 4576

Email info at sssnetwork dot com. Do not use email in an emergency.

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177 Marchena Avenue, 200350 Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador

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Galapagos in the network

Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz is the network's gateway to the Galapagos. The islands are remote, and the nearest mainland care is far away. Protesub operates the facility and runs diver-safety education across the islands.

Pacific / Galapagos gateway 路 Diver-safety education

In a diving emergency

Call Galapagos on the number above. Then follow the steps.

Full signs, symptoms & first aid ›
  1. Call the nearest chamber. Do not wait to see if the symptoms pass.
  2. Keep the diver at rest. Lay the diver flat, on one side. This keeps the airway clear if the diver vomits.
  3. If the diver is unresponsive but breathes normally, use the recovery position. Stay with the diver. Watch the breathing.
  4. Give the diver medical oxygen. Use medical oxygen as soon as it is available. Give the highest concentration you have.
  5. Treat the diver for shock. Keep the diver warm and hydrated.
  6. Do not delay. Early recompression gives the best chance of full recovery.