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*List of Diving Accident Chambers and Physicians
*The chambers and physicians listed have no relationship with this web
site and no guarantees of quality are offered or implied. The listings
are for information only.This is a listing that I have developed for my
personal use. Please be aware that these references are under no obligation
at all to respond. It may be that not all of these physicians treat patients,
but it is probable that they all may refer you to the appropriate
service.
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ProMedical Vanuatu facility (Port Vila,
Vanuatu).
The unit is now operated by ProMedical
Vanuatu as a joint venture with Hyperbaric Health Australia.
ProMedical operates a Comex twin lock multiplace chamber rated for treatments to 50 msw. This unit was formerly operated by Hyperbaric Health Vanuatu at the Northern Districts Hospital at Luganville (Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu). The unit was recommissioned at ProMedical's facility in Port Vila (Efaté, Vanuatu) during August 2002 as a joint venture with Hyperbaric Health Australia.
The unit is situated about 15 minutes from Port Vila Airport and less than 5 minutes from Vila Central Hospital. Direct access to the site by helicopter is possible during daylight hours.
Hyperbaric treatments are performed by Vanuatu-registered Paramedics and Nurses certified as Hyperbaric Attendants. Chamber operators include Paramedics and dive professionals certified as Chamber Operators. Medical supervision is provided by the consultant Anaesthetist from Vila Central Hospital who provides services as Diving Medical Officer on a voluntary basis. Maintenance and staff training is undertaken by visiting personnel from Hyperbaric Health Australia.
The hyperbaric unit is available to treat diving illnesses on a 24-hour basis. ProMedical coordinates medevac (if required), medical assessment, liaison with insurers and activation of the hyperbaric team.
Telephone (24-hours) +678 25566 / E-mail ops@promedical.com.vu / Internet: www.promedical.com.vu
Further information is available at our web site www.promedical.com.vu or contact us by e-mail.
Darren Penny
Paramedic - ProMedical Vanuatu
Tel +678 25566 / Fax +678 27125
ops@promedical.com.vu
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