Has the person taken breath under

NO water from a compressed air source YES

Not a diving accident Includes rapid ascent, omitted

decompression, any signs/symptoms Diving Incident
Go to nearest hospital
after diving

Unresponsive Responsive

Assess Breathing & Observe & Assess Diver

Ensure Airway is Clear

Mild Symptoms / Signs Serious Symptoms / Signs

Breathing Not Normal Breathing Normal

Fatigue Fatigue, Skin Rash, Pain, Pins + Needles, Visual

Call EMS Skin Rash / Hearing Disturbance, Speech Difficulty,
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if needed Call EMS Itching Balance Problems, Coughing / Shortness Of
Keep airway open First Aid Breath, Dizziness, Unusual Weakness, Paralysis
Put diver in horizontal position Recovery position (lie level on left side, head supported) Vertigo, Nausea, decreased consciousness
As soon as AED arrives switch on and follow instructions Maintain airway
Shelter diver Administer 100% O2, 1 litre oral fluids if tolerated Oxygen 100%
Horizontal Position
Water (0.5 - 1 litre) orally
Observe & Neurocheck

Relief in 30 min NO
ACCIDENT EMERGENCIES MANAGEMENT Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if needed, Keep
airway open, Put diver in horizontal position (left side
FLOWCHART head supported), Give 100% oxygen as long as possible,
do not restrain if convulsion occurs ,Shelter diver, Give
Remember: Any symptom at depth is always serious Consult Physician water if conscious, Activate Chamber Alert
Observe 24 hours Treat as serious symptoms Plan transportation to Hyperbaric Chamber