This article will cover the Standard Procedures for rescue of surface supplied divers. It also covers CPR and identifying a lost diver. It is important to have a complete certification before you can rescue a diver. If you have a full certification, you will be able save the lives of others divers in an emergency. It also discusses the importance of locating the victim as well as performing CPR on an unconscious diver.
Standard procedure to rescue a surface-supplied diver
Rescuers must immediately respond to any difficulty a surface-supplied diver may be experiencing and transport him or her safely to safety. This is often a diving bell, an area where the diver will not drown, or a place where first aid can usually be administered. However, there are times when it may not be possible to reach the diver through the bell, so rescue divers must modify their response to meet the situation.
Secure the umbilicals first. The bell should be reached by the diver from the end where the umbilical enters. The surface tender should then follow a diver's umbilical from the bell. Depending on the type of bell, the diver may also be supplied through the individual umbilicals inside the bell. To avoid snagging, the umbilicals of the diver will need to be secured.
The rescuers should be directed by the diver's tender or the diving supervisor. While a diver is being saved, a standby diver can perform other tasks but must be able and willing to render immediate assistance to the diver. It is vital to maintain constant contact with the diver during this procedure.
Identifying a lost diver
It can be hard to identify a missing diver. But there are many ways you can find him. First, contact your local authorities. The diver was reported missing by Mukilteo police on June 17. Fire and police departments responded to the call. The Coast Guard, sheriff's diving team and police also searched the area. However, they were unable to find Korompis and his partner.
A MOB device is another option to help locate a lost diver. The device transmits a distress signal using an underwater radio signal. The device can only work if other vessels receive it. This device is highly recommended, but it is not always practical. Some boats don't have AIS technology so they won't be able track a missing diver. However, if the vessel does have an AIS system, it will allow SAR services to find the diver and assist them.
CPR for an unresponsive diver
CPR is an attempt to revive a diver if he or she stops breathing. To open the airway, slide your hand beneath the diver's arm. Or reach up to the diver and hold their breathing equipment. You can then pinch the diver's nose, and then roll them towards you. If breathing is not returning, you can give two rescue sighs and continue the procedure two to three additional times.
It is important to not attempt to retrieve the bell of the diver during CPR. This could lead to blood pooling. Keep breathing rescue until the diver is conscious again. The diver may need to be transferred to a decompression chamber. It can be difficult to perform CPR for an unresponsive diver.
You can use positive buoyancy to bring the diver to safety if you are able to see his pulse. This will let you assess the condition of your diver and determine whether he requires rescue breathing. You can alternate rescue breaths with 30 chest compressions if the diver isn't breathing. Alternate the breathing patterns for maximum 30 seconds.