NAUI Scuba Diver 172 might be hypersensitive to wounds from marine animals. Get the victim to medical attention as soon as possible. Jellyfish or coral can cause stings. Remove the stinging materials and apply a neutralizing agent. Your instructor will tell you the correct procedure for neutralizing stings caused by creatures in your local area. Medical attention is required if the injury is serious or the victim shows signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction. Almost any aquatic animal can bite. First aid can range from simple, antiseptic cleaning of the wound to control of serious bleeding. Medical attention is necessary if the wound is serious, significant blood loss occurs, or the victim shows signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction. Injuries from aquatic life are as varied as the diving environment. You must know what wounds are likely to occur in a given area as well as the first aid for them. Even more important, learn how to avoid being wounded. Verify What You Have Learned Review the following questions about emergencies and first aid: 19. Four requirements for being prepared to handle a diving emergency are ____________________________, ____________________________, _________________________, and ____________________________. 20. To ensure that your skills will be adequate in an emergency, you should _________________________ and ____________________________. 21. Four recommended items of equipment for emergencies are ____________________________, ____________________________, _________________________, and ____________________________. 22. __________________________ is a worldwide network of hyperbaric chambers and diving physicians who provide consultation for transportation and treatment of diving accidents. SAFETY IN SUMMARY Diving safety is primarily a matter of knowing the rules, following them, and being prepared. Being aware of safe diving practices, both generally and locally, and following them will do more than anything else to ensure your safety. If something unexpected does occur, being prepared to deal with the situation can make it simply something easily dealt with rather than a serious problem. Diving safety primarily involves attitude. Safety occurs when a diver respects the environment and wants to be properly prepared for diving. For divers who are prepared for emergencies and follow the buddy system as well as other good diving practices, safety is simply a byproduct of that attitude. You should abide by the NAUI Recommended Diving Practices, summarized in Appendix B. By applying these principles, you will see for yourself that the saying “Diving safety is no accident” is not merely a play on words. RESPONSIBLE SCUBA DIVING PRACTICES You must be trained for what you plan to do or might have to do in diving, and you must resist the temptation to teach others unless you become certified as a NAUI instructor. Your training should continue with advanced, specialty, and refresher courses to keep your knowledge and skills current and progressing. Only dive when you are feeling well- mentally and physically. Annual physical examinations are important. Do not dive under the influence of drugs, including prior indulgence in alcohol. Keep yourself in good physical condition, know your limits, dive within them, and maintain a reserve of energy and air as margins of safety. If you grow cold, tired, ill, or low on air while diving, exit the water immediately. You must properly maintain your equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and check it before each dive. Have it serviced professionally as the manufacturer recommends, and use all recom- Problem Solving
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