Immediate response – decompression illness

Treatment for decompression illness is tailored to the diver’s symptoms, dive profile, and medical needs.
Critical care can be provided inside the hyperbaric chamber, and the medical team is trained in advanced hyperbaric and intensive care support.

How to Access This Service

• Call 112 or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department

• Clearly state that a diving accident has occurred or request evaluation by a diving medicine specialist

Emergency recompression treatment is activated through the highest-priority referral from physicians in hospital emergency departments.

24/7 advice from a Diving Physician: (+354) 543 1000

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This service is intended for divers in Iceland who plan dives outside standard recreational limits or under demanding conditions.

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Medical clearance for diving

A fitness-to-dive examination (also known as Dive Medical Clearance, Pre-Dive Medical Examination or Physical Fitness to Dive) determines whether a diver is medically fit to engage safely in underwater activities.

The examination must be performed by a certified diving medical examiner.

How to Access This Service

We are currently improving our booking system. Until then, requests must be sent by email to: hok@landspitali.is

Please include:

• Kennitala (social security number)

• Reason for request (type of diving)

Due to high demand, appointments are currently offered only for certain types of diving.
We strongly recommend requesting a referral as early as possible, especially if certification is required by a specific date.

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We offer two types of testing in a hyperbaric chamber: a nitrogen narcosis test, where the effects of narcosis are assessed through cognitive testing at a depth of 50 metres, and a pressure test conducted at 20 metres in accordance with certification or occupational requirements.

In both cases, participants must be medically fit to dive.

See more information about Dry Dive and Pressure Tests