Fisherman Brought to Male' After Suffering Decompression Sickness, Receiving Treatment at ADK

A fisherman who suffered decompression sickness (DCS) while diving for bait in V. Atoll has been brought to Male'.

The victim, identified as Mauroof Hassan, a crew member of the GA. Kanduhulhudhoo fishing vessel "Seahorse", suffered DCS while diving for bait near V. Alimatha Resort. According to the MNDF, he was transported to Male' with the assistance of the MNDF Male' Area Command, Coast Guard Second Squadron.

Speaking to "Keyolha", his family stated that Mauroof was brought to Male' around 11:15 am today. Although initially taken to IGMH for treatment, he has now been transferred to ADK Hospital for further care. He is currently in the ADK decompression chamber.

"He was placed in the chamber for five hours. After observing his condition, the doctor said he might need to be put in the chamber again tomorrow," a family member said.

The standard treatment for decompression sickness is recompression. This involves hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is administered by placing the patient in a decompression chamber.