Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth

FrankG · 20th March 2008, 20:58

Hi Lads,

Is there any recommendation for recovering an unconscious diver from depth (open water) where deco obligation took place? To make it easier and avoid confusion let say a 70m dive with 30 minutes bottom time where:

A) diver passed out in 5th minute since submerged

B) diver passed out in 25th minute since submerged

Would you take the risk and escort the body all the way up in both cases?
Would you send the body up feet first (sounds crazy to me)?

I was just wondering what would be the best approach.

All the best,
Frank

***diverklondike*** · 20th March 2008, 21:24

Frank,

Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search"

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

Dive Safe

Mark

FrankG · 20th March 2008, 21:26

Thank you Mark.

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Frank,

Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search"

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

Dive Safe

Mark

Gobfish1 · 20th March 2008, 22:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by FrankG)

Thank you Mark.

and this one

Toxing Diver Rescue - Video - Irish Technical Diving Forum

FrankG · 20th March 2008, 22:31

Yeap, that video was good. Just the discussion was very poor.

Discussing rescuing methods is not so popular in this part of world. You should see another thread. Feet first ascent was the only method that was "described".

This was preventively removed several times. Perhaps people don't like answering such topics.

Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth - Irish Technical Diving Forum

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gobfish1)

and this one

Toxing Diver Rescue - Video - Irish Technical Diving Forum

Jack · 20th March 2008, 22:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Frank,

Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search"

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html

Dive Safe

Mark

Excellent threads. With so many heavy hitters contributing, the lack of ego is laudable.

cedricverdier · 21st March 2008, 11:59

Hi,

you might find some ideas about rescue in the Rebreather Rescue Workbook

Cheers

FrankG · 21st March 2008, 17:14

Thank you Cedric,

like the DIR idea behind

Regards,
Frank

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi,

you might find some ideas about rescue in the Rebreather Rescue Workbook

Cheers

20th March 2008, 20:58	#1 (permalink)
FrankG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 8	Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Hi Lads, Is there any recommendation for recovering an unconscious diver from depth (open water) where deco obligation took place? To make it easier and avoid confusion let say a 70m dive with 30 minutes bottom time where: A) diver passed out in 5th minute since submerged B) diver passed out in 25th minute since submerged Would you take the risk and escort the body all the way up in both cases? Would you send the body up feet first (sounds crazy to me)? I was just wondering what would be the best approach. All the best, Frank
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20th March 2008, 21:24	#2 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,436	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Frank, Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search" http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html Dive Safe Mark
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FrankG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 8	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Thank you Mark. Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Frank, Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search" http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html Dive Safe Mark
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Gobfish1 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 352	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Quote: (Originally Posted by FrankG) Thank you Mark. and this one Toxing Diver Rescue - Video - Irish Technical Diving Forum __________________ Steve G Apparently not the only gay diver in the village http://drinkingliberally.org/blogs/o...nzee-glock.gif http://www.scubatunes.com/audio/vol01/mp3/HiTech.mp3
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20th March 2008, 22:31	#5 (permalink)
FrankG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 8	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Yeap, that video was good. Just the discussion was very poor. Discussing rescuing methods is not so popular in this part of world. You should see another thread. Feet first ascent was the only method that was "described". This was preventively removed several times. Perhaps people don't like answering such topics. Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth - Irish Technical Diving Forum Quote: (Originally Posted by Gobfish1) and this one Toxing Diver Rescue - Video - Irish Technical Diving Forum Last edited by FrankG : 20th March 2008 at 22:42.
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20th March 2008, 22:54	#6 (permalink)
Jack Easy Does It Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ireland Posts: 7	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Frank, Here are a couple past threads on the topic that I was able to find using "Search" http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-up-depth.html Dive Safe Mark Excellent threads. With so many heavy hitters contributing, the lack of ego is laudable. __________________ JACK www.dublinbaydiving.com
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21st March 2008, 11:59	#7 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 486	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Hi, you might find some ideas about rescue in the Rebreather Rescue Workbook Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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FrankG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 8	Re: Recovering An Unconscious Diver From Depth Thank you Cedric, like the DIR idea behind Regards, Frank Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi, you might find some ideas about rescue in the Rebreather Rescue Workbook Cheers
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