Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)
Cedric
The diver is very likely to convulse more than once.
there needs to be some awareness of the "off-effect"
removing the diver from high o2 may not stop the convulsions, it may trigger more
It is highly likely that the diver will stop breathing
it is POSSIBLE that the heart may stop of stutter
the diver will become uncounsious for at least 30-50mins (in my experience)
some haulcinations may take place whilst in a semi concoius state
the risk of embolism is VERY high especially if the diver convulses a second (or third time whilst ascending
the second phase of the convulsoin is very difficult to spot.
hope this helps. my opinion is you should get the victim to the surface ASAP you can unbend a diver but you cant undead one!!
Dave
Hi Dave,
Your first-hand experience is highly valuable. I guess everything is also a matter of circumstances. For a deep trimix dive with a "heavy" decompression requirement, I personaly would prefer to take my time to ascend - if the victim is breathing. If the victim doesn't breathe, I fully agree with you and will bring the victim to the surface ASAP.
Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)
the risk of embolism is VERY high especially if the diver convulses a second (or third time whilst ascending
the second phase of the convulsoin is very difficult to spot.
hope this helps. my opinion is you should get the victim to the surface ASAP you can unbend a diver but you cant undead one!!
Dave
As you mentionned, a second convulsion may occur and would be difficult to spot.But it also can happen during a fast ascent... So what is the solution?
Cheers