first aid

Question 1

why is a diver at a greater risk at a deeper dive in relation to dci?

Answer 1

deeper dives are colder water generally

deeper dives = longer exposed time

Question 2

list ways to reduce hypothermia?

Answer 2

dress warm underwater, eat food = metabolic heat production, limit exposure time, keep warm after a dive

Question 3

list signs of severe hypothermia?

Answer 3

absent shivering, coma, dilated pupils, blue skin,

Question 4

signs of moderate hypothermia?

Answer 4

violent shivering that may stop, irrational, weak pulse, shallow breath

Question 5

heat stroke (hyperthemia) signs and symptoms?

Answer 5

high body temp, hot dry skin, headache, dehydration, confusion,