Chamber Referral, DAN & the Hyperbaric Interface – DMR – D11

Description

Hyperbaric chamber referral CE is a focused module in the Trilogy EMS Diving Medical Responder curriculum. Covers contacting the Divers Alert Network and what DAN does and does not do, what the consulting physician needs and in what order, why the injured diver is transported to an emergency department with recompression arranged from there, the reality of chamber availability, hyperbaric treatment tables in outline, the effect of delay on outcome, and the chamber-side handover.

The module connects diving-specific knowledge to practical assessment, decision-making and field management. Students are expected to recognize the relevant mechanism, identify important findings, collect and communicate a useful dive history, and understand how the information affects care and referral. The material emphasizes accurate terminology, repeatable assessment, appropriate documentation and communication with EMS, emergency department and hyperbaric resources when indicated.

Hyperbaric chamber referral CE is designed to strengthen the responder’s ability to interpret diving incidents in context rather than treating an isolated symptom. The course reinforces the relationship between dive profile, physiology, patient presentation, treatment priorities and transport decisions. Content is presented within the student’s existing scope of practice; completion does not expand or replace professional licensure, medical direction or agency protocols.

This module is part of the Trilogy EMS Diving Medical Responder (DMR) course and supports the integrated knowledge required to assess and manage diving and aquatic emergencies. Students should complete the module content and associated assessment as assigned within the DMR curriculum.