Recognising Rescue Situations ( surface rescues)

Question 1

What are some general indicators for stressed divers on the surface?

Answer 1

distress signals
struggling
high threading/ finning
rejecting equipment
not moving
etc.

Question 2

What are tired divers?

Answer 2

divers with a problem who generally ask for help and follow instructions
don’t reject gear

Question 3

What are panicked divers?

Answer 3

divers with problems
overwhelmed by stress or fear
react on instincts, not reason
tend to reject gear
fail to establish buoyancy
-> usually exhaust themselves and lose consciousness without rescue

Question 4

Why are panicked divers dangerous?

Answer 4

may overpower you
-> need to maintain physical control

Question 5

What is passive panic?

Answer 5

no signs of panic
may quietly slip under surface and drown
=> if diver is non-responsive assume they need help until you establish otherwise