Problem
Recognition
Always begin with buoyancy you reduce
the immediate risk by assuring that
neither Open Water Diver Manual.
Of
you will sink. To do this, ideally throw
or extend some flotation to the diver,
but if you can't do that, inflate the
diver's BCD and/or discard the weights.
Once you've established buoyancy, calm
the individual by talking, offering
encouragement and persuading the diver
to relax and take it easy.
Have
the diver take deep, slow breaths to
reestablish breathing control, and self-control.
After sometime to rest and recover,
if necessary assist the diver using
the tank valve tow or the modified tired-swimmer
carry, which you'll practice during
Confined Water Dive Three.
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