Hi All,
Went diving today and one of our group got hit (DCS). the group consisted of one of the owners of our local shop, 2 other instructers and myself and another divemaster.
It was the first dive of the day. We were out looking for new dive sites for the upcoming tourist season. We went down about 105' to a new wreck site. The dive was excellent.
We stayed down almost to the max on our computers, ascended correctly and because we almost went to the limit on the computers, made a 5 minute safety stop at 15'.
Everything was by the book. The water was warm.(79F) All divers were hydrated and in good shape. No hangovers.
Nevertheless, one of our group got out of the water and showed symptoms of DCS.
He was immeadeatly put on oxygen and brought to shore. Luckily we have a chamber right here. (Veracruz, Mexico) On the way in we radioed in the situation and upon arrival at shore the diver was brought to the chamber. Due to taking quick action, he is expected to make a full recovery.
Just wanted to write and tell everyone that DCS does happen even when the proper precautions are taken. There is no substitute for having the proper equipment (oxygen, radios etc.)
Just a reminder, this (DCS) does happen. Lets be careful out there!!!
Frank
Veracruz, Ver. Mexico
Went diving today and one of our group got hit (DCS). the group consisted of one of the owners of our local shop, 2 other instructers and myself and another divemaster.
It was the first dive of the day. We were out looking for new dive sites for the upcoming tourist season. We went down about 105' to a new wreck site. The dive was excellent.
We stayed down almost to the max on our computers, ascended correctly and because we almost went to the limit on the computers, made a 5 minute safety stop at 15'.
Everything was by the book. The water was warm.(79F) All divers were hydrated and in good shape. No hangovers.
Nevertheless, one of our group got out of the water and showed symptoms of DCS.
He was immeadeatly put on oxygen and brought to shore. Luckily we have a chamber right here. (Veracruz, Mexico) On the way in we radioed in the situation and upon arrival at shore the diver was brought to the chamber. Due to taking quick action, he is expected to make a full recovery.
Just wanted to write and tell everyone that DCS does happen even when the proper precautions are taken. There is no substitute for having the proper equipment (oxygen, radios etc.)
Just a reminder, this (DCS) does happen. Lets be careful out there!!!
Frank
Veracruz, Ver. Mexico