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Section 4 - Dive FatalitiesFigure 4.3-5 shows the dive platform from which the fatal divesbegan. Fifty percent began from a charter or private vessel, which isconsistent with previous reports. The differences in absolute numbersof fatalities for various platforms probably reflect differentnumbers of participating divers. We do not have denominators forincidence rates.In shore diving, entry and exit may sometimes expose divers to longswims against waves and current and small groups may operatewithout surface support. Beginner divers are more likely to dive offthe beach. In contrast to liveaboard diving, diving from privateboats is often done by a single diver or a small group of divers withoutany formal organization.Figure 4.3-5Dive platform.Figure 4.3-6 shows the type of thermal protection worn by diverswho died. The majority used a wetsuit. Drysuits were used in 22percent, swimsuits in 6 percent and dive skins in 4 percent.Figure 4.3-6Thermal protectionworn by diverswho died.DAN’s <strong>Report</strong> on Decompression Illness, Diving Fatalities and Project Dive Exploration: 2005 Edition 75
Section 4 - Dive FatalitiesFigure 4.3-7 shows the range of depths reported for 62 scuba fatalities.Six percent (n=4) occurred on the surface before the dive. Sixtyninepercent (n=42) occurred in depths less than 90 feet (27 meters)and 25 percent (n=16) on deeper dives. Nitrogen narcosis is alwaysa risk in deep dives and may have been an influence here. Onedeath occurred in a dive deeper than 300 feet (92 meters). The diverannounced his intention to exceed 400 feet (125 meters) during hisair dive. He was seen crossing 300 feet on his way down. He disappearedat depth and was never found.Figure 4.3-7Maximumdive depth.Figure 4.3-8 shows breathing gear and breathing gas. Scuba wasused in 94 percent of the cases (n=73), most frequently with air (88percent). In 6 percent (n=5), the breathing gas was nitrox, and in onecase it was trimix. Rebreathers were used in four cases.Figure 4.3-8Breathing gearand gas.76DAN’s <strong>Report</strong> on Decompression Illness, Diving Fatalities and Project Dive Exploration: 2005 Edition
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