why you need to check if the diveshop you diving with has oxygen on board

Having an emergency oxygen kit on site is one of the most important safety measures in scuba diving. Here’s why:

1.     First aid for decompression illness (DCI):

o   If a diver shows signs of decompression sickness or arterial gas embolism, giving 100% oxygen immediately is the most effective first aid before reaching a hospital or chamber.

2.     Helps with other diving accidents:

o   Oxygen can assist a diver who is struggling with near-drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning (from bad air fills), or severe lung overexpansion injuries.

3.     Buys critical time:

o   In remote locations (like Pemuteran/Menjangan), medical help may be far away. Oxygen stabilizes the diver and gives them a much better chance of full recovery.

4.     Industry standard & responsibility:

o   Dive centers are expected to have oxygen on site. It shows professionalism, care for safety, and compliance with international diving safety practices.

👉 In short: Oxygen is the number one emergency treatment in diving accidents. Having it ready can be the difference between a full recovery and serious injury—or worse.

a 5lt demand valve will last you 4 hours

a 5lt free flow will last you 30 minutes