Assessment Particular attention needs to be given to maintaining the divers airway, primarily after the seizure has ceased. It should be noted that the diver will NOT be breathing immediately following the seizure. This is a normal reaction and is to be expected. The diver should resume spontaneous respiration within 60 seconds. During this period nothing should be done.
Care also needs to be given to the divers buoyancy.
If at all possible, transport the diver to the appropriate trough. The diver should ascend NO MORE than 10'. Descending to a deeper trough would be preferred. D. Secure the diver in the trough. Place the regulator in the divers mouth and purge for a few seconds.