This article explains the Standard Procedure for Rescue of a Surface-Supported Diver. It also covers identifying a lost diver and performing CPR. It is best to get a full certification before trying a diver rescue. If you have a full certification, you will be able save the lives of others divers in an emergency. It discusses how to locate the victim, perform CPR on unconscious divers, and other important topics.
Standard procedure to rescue surface 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. There are instances when it is not possible to reach the diver via the bell. Rescue divers will need to adapt their response to the situation.
First, secure the umbilicals of the diver. The bell should be removed by the diver. This is the area where the umbilical enters. The surface tender should then follow the diver's umbilical out of the bell. Depending upon the bell type, the diver could also be supplied by the individual umbilicals. The diver's umbilicals will need to be secured to avoid snagging.
The dive supervisor and the diver's tender must give instructions to the rescuers. A standby diver might perform other tasks while a diver's life is saved. However, they must be able provide emergency help to the diver if necessary. It is crucial to ensure constant physical and audio contact with the diver while performing this procedure.
Identifying a lost diver
It can be difficult to identify a lost diver, but there are many options. Contact the authorities first. The diver was reported missing by Mukilteo police on June 17. Police and fire departments responded to this call. Coast Guard divers and sheriff's officers searched the area. They were unable to locate Korompis or his partner.
Another option for finding a lost diver is to use a MOB device. This device uses an underwater radio signals to transmit a distress signal. However, it only works if nearby vessels are able to receive the signal. Although it is recommended to use this device, it is not always practical. Some boats do not have AIS technology. They will not be able find a lost diver. SAR services can assist a diver if they have an AIS device.
CPR on an inresponsive diver
CPR can be used to revive a diver who isn't breathing. By sliding your hand under the diver’s arm, or reaching up to hold his/her breathing equipment, you can open the airway. Now, hold the diver's breathing equipment and pinch his or her nose. Roll him/her toward you. If breathing is not returning, you can give two rescue sighs and continue the procedure two to three additional times.
It is important not to try to recover the bell from the diver's mouth during CPR. It could lead to blood pooling. You should continue to rescue breathe until the diver can regain consciousness. It may be necessary to transfer the diver onto a decompression chamber. Performing CPR on an unresponsive diver may be a complicated task, but it is necessary.
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. If the diver is not breathing, you can alternate two rescue breaths with thirty chest compressions. Alternate the breathing patterns for maximum 30 seconds.