Decompression sickness at Raglan – Air Ambulance called out

Media Release: Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance, 1.07.13

Decompression Sickness, Raglan

The Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance was called out to Raglan late Saturday to retrieve a 32 year old Hamilton man who displayed signs of rapid decompression following a uncontrolled ascent while scuba diving. The man was flown to North Shore hospital for further evaluation and treatment.