Question about getting a blackoutee to the surface.

[immerlustig]

BUMP

since more than a year has passed since the thread was opened by deepthought i'd be interested in maybe some experiences anyone had, problems encountered, solutions, etc.

i'd especially be curious to hear some first hand experience of freedivers who act as safeties during competitions, especially regarding the issue of when you grab the victim. since the athlete is dq'd when a safety diver grabs him that probably is an issue.

regards,

roland

 

[cebaztian]

Since we see and hear about more BO (on and below surface) I took some time and read the whole thread.

My comments:
A freediver BO is NOT what is usually refered to as a "drowning or even near drowning incident" (only potentially). So whatever scubadivers, swimmers and others teach regarding this we freedivers should rely on our own experience and knowledge.

Laryngospsasm is acording to my knowledge "guaranteed" in a freediver BO. Not many (any?) deep BO have complained about water in their lungs after being brought to surface and revived by BTT.

If you do the following you have probably saved the persons life:

1) Be there!
2) Bring victim to the surface.

In whatever style you can, and of course its an advantage to cover mouth and drop belt if that is an advantage in the situation.

A real case:
fridykning

Sebastian