If you transport a victim yourself, where should you go?

Transporting a victim of a diving incident or any medical emergency requires ensuring that they receive the most appropriate care as quickly as possible. Going to an emergency medical facility is the correct choice because these facilities are specifically equipped to handle medical emergencies, including potential diving-related injuries such as decompression sickness or air embolism.

Emergency medical facilities have the necessary medical personnel, equipment, and resources to provide immediate and effective treatment. They are staffed with professionals who can assess the situation, administer treatment, and, if needed, facilitate further referrals to specialized care, such as hyperbaric chambers that are essential for certain diving injuries.

Other locations, such as your home, a friend's house, or a hotel, lack the medical infrastructure needed for emergency care. Taking a victim to any of these places could delay critical treatment and endanger their health further. The focus must always be on reaching the best-equipped facility promptly to maximize the victim's chances of recovery.