What should I do in a diving emergency?

If you or one of your dive buddies has an accident while diving, call the Divers Alert Network (DAN) emergency telephone line (919-684-8111). DAN is located at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Doctors, emergency medical technicians and nurses are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions. If needed, they will direct you to the nearest hyperbaric chamber or other appropriate medical facility. If you would like to discuss a potential diving-related health problem, contact the non-emergency Divers Alert Network telephone line (800-446-2671).