Is There a Hyperbaric Chamber in Labuan Bajo?

Hyperbaric Chamber Facilities Near Komodo

Yes — Labuan Bajo has a multi-place hyperbaric chamber at Siloam Hospital, providing critical decompression sickness treatment capacity for the Komodo diving region.

Facility Details

Before the Chamber Existed

Before Siloam Hospital opened its hyperbaric facility, the nearest chamber was in Bali (Sanglah Hospital) or Makassar, requiring emergency air evacuation — a costly, time-critical, and risky process. The Labuan Bajo chamber has significantly improved the safety profile of diving in the Komodo region.

What Happens in a DCS Emergency

1. Administer emergency oxygen on the boat (first aid response)
2. Radio ahead to Siloam Hospital to prepare the chamber
3. Fastest possible transit back to Labuan Bajo harbour
4. Road transfer to Siloam Hospital (10–15 minutes from harbour)
5. Assessment by dive medicine physician and hyperbaric treatment

Cost of Treatment

A single hyperbaric session can cost $1,000 to $5,000 USD. Severe DCS may require multiple sessions over several days, reaching $10,000 to $50,000+ USD. This is why dive insurance is essential — DAN membership covers 100% of hyperbaric treatment costs.