Divers Alert Network donates Analox gas analyzers to Scuba operations in Mexico

[1erCRU]

"Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion, with loss of consciousness and death possible when exposed to higher levels. The dangers of these symptoms are increased when symptoms present underwater."


Did anyone else notice that the quoted symptoms of CO poisoning are exactly the same as other the commonly encounterd toxic by divers in Cozumel: Tequila?

I can see another detector not too far behind? Not sure who will donate that one!

Cheers!

 

[DandyDon]

As Dave said, these are not portable analyzers that will be on the boats, they will only be going to the shops with compressors, which are large shops and very few. Dave or someone else feel free to correct me if I leave anyone off the list:

Shops with their own compressors:
Sand Dollar
Dressel Divers
Del Mar Aquatics
Dive Palancar

Blue Angel told me a couple of years ago that they had their own, if that is still the case. There may be others. The DAN award list hasn't been finalized, but some shops may get more than one.

"Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion, with loss of consciousness and death possible when exposed to higher levels. The dangers of these symptoms are increased when symptoms present underwater."


Did anyone else notice that the quoted symptoms of CO poisoning are exactly the same as other the commonly encounterd toxic by divers in Cozumel: Tequila?

I can see another detector not too be far behind? Not sure who will donate that one!

Cheers!

I read that out loud and still not sure what you said?

Sub-clinical CO hits can be confused for "travelers flue" but if you want an alcohol tester or a blood alcohol tester, they are readily available. I have on old BAC tester from my old partying days, but I'm sure the sensor is long out of date. See Alcohol Testers | Meritline.com

 

[1erCRU]

I read that out loud and still not sure what you said?

Sub-clinical CO hits can be confused for "travelers flue" but if you want an alcohol tester or a blood alcohol tester, they are readily available. I have on old BAC tester from my old partying days, but I'm sure the sensor is long out of date. See Alcohol Testers | Meritline.com

Don, I should have proofed my joking comment a bit better before posting, it's done now.

 

[DandyDon]

Don, I should have proofed my joking comment a bit better before posting, it's done now.

:laughing: I don't think you Saved the correction, but I think I got your drift.

 

[cvchief]

I have on old BAC tester from my old partying days, but I'm sure the sensor is long out of date. http://www.meritline.com/alcohol-tester---c-14373.aspx

Why am I not surprised.....

 

[Christi]

Blue Angel told me a couple of years ago that they had their own, if that is still the case. There may be others. The DAN award list hasn't been finalized, but some shops may get more than one.

No the award list hasn't been finalized, but it won't be the shops without their own analyzers and a shop won't get more than one if they only have one compressor. I am not sure about the status of Blue Angel's compressor - but you're right, they used to have a fill station because they used to fill my tanks too

Thanks to Dave of Aldora - Meridiano, the fill station that fills a large majority of the shops tanks on the island already has these in place!

 

[Invictys]

Funny how what was just a few months ago such a hot topic for debate is now welcomed with open arms.

The progression of the CO analyzer situation in Cozumel reminds me of a good quote.

"All truth passes through three stages: First it is ridiculed, Second it is violently opposed, Third it is accepted as being self-evident." -Arthur Schopenhauer

 

[RonFrank]

It would be interesting to know how many scuba deaths are attributed to CO2 toxicity. I am guessing not many, and close to zero in the states. So anyone have numbers for Coz? For the US? Is this much of an issue? When there is CO2 issues what is the cause, dirty filters or ??

I am curious....

 

[cruiser]

No the award list hasn't been finalized, but it won't be the shops without their own analyzers and a shop won't get more than one if they only have one compressor. I am not sure about the status of Blue Angel's compressor - but you're right, they used to have a fill station because they used to fill my tanks too

Thanks to Dave of Aldora - Meridiano, the fill station that fills a large majority of the shops tanks on the island already has these in place!

Aren't the shops without their own analyzers the very shops that NEED an analyzer? Or is DAN using some other criteria of who will get an analyzer?

 

[cruiser]

It would be interesting to know how many scuba deaths are attributed to CO2 toxicity. I am guessing not many, and close to zero in the states. So anyone have numbers for Coz? For the US? Is this much of an issue? When there is CO2 issues what is the cause, dirty filters or ??

I am curious....

Carbon dioxide (CO2) buildup can happen with rebreathers. I've known a few divers who got CO2 buildup from improper breathing technique (anxious, breathing too fast or shallow) on open circuit. Maybe it's a filter thing too, I don't know.