TexasScuba53:I found out later it was so the DM and boat captain (also a DM) could administer CPR (they saved her life).
TexasScuba...I heard of your story as I am very close friends with your DO and your DM. They did in fact save her life and I am so happy for all of you that it was a happy ending! I've always had respect for your DM and the DO, but that respect has tripled after this.
Your story also gives me even more reason to make sure my crew stays very current and in practice with emergency procedures. Instead of drills and refreshers every year, I am going to bump the practice drills up to several times a year. I am confident in their abilities, but you can never have too much training or practice for these situations.
I've always been a fan of Dr. Piccolo and San Miguel Clinic as well. In fact, when I suffered DCS a few years ago, it was your DO and your DM who diagnosed me and convinced me to go see Dr. Piccolo. They saw signs in me that I couldn't recognize in myself...kind of like proofreading your own essay...sometimes you need an objective second or third set of eyes. Throughout my treatment and in the months following, they checked on me, "visited" me in the chamber, and supported me emotionally and helped me get through that rough time.
I'm glad your wife is ok, and I also hope that she gets a follow-up just to be safe!