So another Tuesday comes around, and this week we had the next New Starter begin her O2 Treatment with us. We had a few minor problems but nothing to worry about. Firstly the session began about 10 minutes later than the time it should have started - we are now thinking of asking new starters to arrive even earlier, so that this won't happen in future. There are a lot of things to go over and explain, which Paul M very expertly does, before a newcomer's first session. Then the new lady had a few ear problems caused by the pressurization of the chamber on our descent - this is very common of course, but it did mean that we took almost 20 minutes to arrive at 16.5 feet. Finally, on trying to breathe through her brand new mask she found it was impossible. The oxygen was turned on, and I had checked the pipes beforehand. Paul examined the mask and found that one of the holes (which the O2 inlet pipe connects to) had not been made properly, the hole had not been pressed out when the mask was made (we assume) We do have a spare mask in the chamber at all times, but luckily Paul was able to fix the new mask. This will be investigated with the fairly new supplier we have.
All in all though, despite the little hiccups, our new starter had a good experience of her first 'dive' and is looking forward to continuing the treatment. I will see her again on Saturday morning for the 10:30 session. The other session today, though running quite late as a knock-on effect from the 11am dive, went well. I'm not back in till Saturday (think I just said that) when I will look forward to a doughnut and a cup of altogether nicer coffee :)
Off to feed the cats. Take care all -
Rod
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