Nicely handled!
Another end of dive collapse...
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With the lateralized neuro change and sudden onset and resolution I would lean toward TIA. I guess DCS with a PFO could cause TIA symptoms also. Most folk with hypoglycemia are amnestic in addition to the fact they don't self-correct. I also agree with Tom, I'd recommend an CV workup
Diver Dennis
Contributor
Yikes! Great job Rick, to you and the rest of the crew.
OP
Small update:
Download of the computer showed an absolutely benign dive profile. There were two blips on the ascent rate consistent with raising the computer to look at it, otherwise a textbook ascent and safety stop. If this is a "dive related" episode I'll be greatly surprised.
Rick
Download of the computer showed an absolutely benign dive profile. There were two blips on the ascent rate consistent with raising the computer to look at it, otherwise a textbook ascent and safety stop. If this is a "dive related" episode I'll be greatly surprised.
Rick
Diver Dennis
Contributor
The more I read about "diving" accidents, the more it seems like so many are the result of a pre-existing condition that has not been diagnosed or something that is not directly related to the dive but may have been exacerbated by the dive.
Sasquatch
Contributor
Amazing post, Rick. Thanks. Reminds me that it can hit the fan at any time. Cool heads will prevail.
Continued wishes of recovery for Joe.
Continued wishes of recovery for Joe.
H2Andy
Contributor
you know, if you're going to pick a place to have a diving emergency, that boat
was about "it"
always the best when the outcome is good
was about "it"
always the best when the outcome is good
scubadobadoo
Contributor
Wow! Thanks for sharing! Glad he is okay!
MikeM878
Registered
Nice to hear of a good outcome.
Another lesson here, though, is that we can't rely on physicians, medics, nurses, or lawyers to be on every dive boat (lawyers maybe...there are so many of them....). All divers, especially your buddy, should have some first aid training, oxygen administration training, and absolutely cpr training. sounds like everything done by the pro rescuers on this boat is very much within the capabilities of all of us with a little bit of training.
So, stay fit, dive safe, and be ready to help out a fellow diver.
Another lesson here, though, is that we can't rely on physicians, medics, nurses, or lawyers to be on every dive boat (lawyers maybe...there are so many of them....). All divers, especially your buddy, should have some first aid training, oxygen administration training, and absolutely cpr training. sounds like everything done by the pro rescuers on this boat is very much within the capabilities of all of us with a little bit of training.
So, stay fit, dive safe, and be ready to help out a fellow diver.
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