Well yeah, but even a slight chance would be worth attempting if you were in such a position, even if it were just a 5% chance of survival, compared with the 10

Well yeah, but even a slight chance would be worth attempting if you were in such a position, even if it were just a 5% chance of survival, compared with the 100% chance they were probably shooting for with the 60 hour decompression. Of course if attempting it meant certain but excruciating death, then taking a shot at it would not be the way to go.