A Free-Flowing Regulator Leads to an Out-Of-Gas Ascent
Prior to any dive, divers should have a gas management plan, even if it just a rough idea of how fast the gas should be consumed based on the dive depth, conditions and previous experience.
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An Air Diver Gets Lost and Suffers Apparent Decompression Sickness
During a substantial dive, a diver follows a grouper away from a shipwreck and makes an ascent without a reference, then exhibits symptoms associated with decompression sickness.
Inflator Causes a Runaway Ascent Under Thick Ice
Diving underneath ice, like cave-diving, requires specialist training so that when the unexpected happens a diver will keep a cool head.
Diver Feels Crushing Chest Pain
Every diver should consider taking additional emergency training just in case their dive buddy is ever in need.
Immersion Pulmonary Edema (IPE) in a New, Healthy Diver
A diver requires rescue after experiencing shortness of breath and coughing up blood while performing surface skills for entry-level scuba certification.
A Diver Turns Her Valve Off Instead of On
Turning the tank valve back half-a-turn often confuses divers and can inadvertently make breathing difficult at depth.
A Skin Bend Cuts a Diving Holiday Short
While many divers trust their dive computers completely, the fact is that no dive computer knows who is wearing it, they all simply estimate no-stop limits based on a theory.
An Elderly Diver Appears Confused
Being aware of other divers in the water does not need to be limited to just dive buddies.
Eye Irritated by Defogging With Shampoo
Always practice proper mask cleaning protocols. There are several methods to practice to ensure your mask does not fog.
Juvenile Octopus Bites Diver
Do not handle marine life. An infection can appear within hours to several weeks following injury and therefore should be monitored for signs of swelling, redness, pain and heat.