Rebreather World - View Single Post - Bringing an unconscious Rebreather diver up from depth

**fireman** · 10th May 2007, 14:24

My thoughts: I haven't had to rescue anyone underwater, but I have in other toxic atmospheres. First thought what can I do without killing myself. Two dead is worse than one. Second--A CPR instructor once said what is the worst thing that can happen if your doing CPR--Nothing because if your doing CPR they are already dead. So if the only thing you can do is zip somebody to the surface...Of course there are usually better alternatives. In my experience it is tremendously difficult to handle uncontious people. So getting somebody out of the water in bad conditions will require lots of help. Lastly, with cudos to WKPP preplanning is invaluable, and having resources in place including manpower when one is taking high risks is essential. So back up divers, Medical equipement, what are we going to do if xyz happens.
So:
What is the situation--how risky is it for me.
What is happening with the diver.
Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
How can I get help and what is available.

10th May 2007, 14:24	#26 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 519	Re: Bringing an unconscious Rebreather diver up from depth My thoughts: I haven't had to rescue anyone underwater, but I have in other toxic atmospheres. First thought what can I do without killing myself. Two dead is worse than one. Second--A CPR instructor once said what is the worst thing that can happen if your doing CPR--Nothing because if your doing CPR they are already dead. So if the only thing you can do is zip somebody to the surface...Of course there are usually better alternatives. In my experience it is tremendously difficult to handle uncontious people. So getting somebody out of the water in bad conditions will require lots of help. Lastly, with cudos to WKPP preplanning is invaluable, and having resources in place including manpower when one is taking high risks is essential. So back up divers, Medical equipement, what are we going to do if xyz happens. So: What is the situation--how risky is it for me. What is happening with the diver. Airway, Breathing and Circulation. How can I get help and what is available. __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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