Subaquatics of Belize

There is one recompression chamber in the country of Belize, and we are lucky to have it located here in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. 

The facility has four permanent staff members: Site Manager & DMT: Mr. Eleazar Portillo, Senior Chamber Operator & DMT: Mrs. Antonia Guerrero, Patient Attendant & Chamber Operator: Mr. Abner Bacab, & Hyperbaric Physician Dr. Otto Rodriguez.

The chamber offers specialized medical care for patients suffering from Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism and practically all accidents derived from diving and aquatic sports, ie: traumas, lesions inflicted by marine creatures (stings, allergic reactions) etc. Should it be required it is also equipped with an X-Ray unit in the premises.

To make sure that the chamber is able to operate year round, we provide support to the local recompression chamber by way of a monthly contribution.

Below is a little information on the signs, symptoms, and first aid treatment of DCI.