>If this was a boat dive, why was there a 100 yard surface swim?
Depth of the water below and near the boat was 50' or so... Too deep for OW1


>What was the physical conditioning of the diver in question?
Overweight (but not excessively).  Clearly not much physical activity in
his recent past.

>When he vomited, did you immediately ensure that his airway was clear?
He was conscience and he was keeping it clear by leaning over to vomit.
No choking indication at all.

>My opinion, that I'm sure is not unique, is that prescription drugs of
>any sort are contraindicated with diving.  Add to that that the guy was
>62 years old, in questionable physical shape - you mentioned low blood
>pressure (please tell me he doesn't smoke), who just swam the length of
>a football field.
No indication of medication on his medical form.  He "forgot" to tell us
about this medication.

>If you noticed unusual behaviour from this diver while the instructor
>was conducting mask skills, why did you not immediately surface with
>the diver?
I didn't really think it was *that* unusual.  I've seen shallow breathing
and a lack of "proper" response before.  His behavior was not odd enough to
warrant surfacing, although in retrospect... <sigh>

Joe



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There are no absolutes in this world.  Truth is gray, and it is our job to
seek out the truths we wish to follow, remembering never to judge the truths
of others. 
Keep in mind that the difference between right and wrong 
can be infinitely small if you examine the problem from 
enough perspectives... and the ability to consider other 
perspectives is a sign of an advanced soul.

Joe West
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