This article describes the Standard Procedure of Rescue for Surface Supply Divers. This article covers CPR and identification of lost divers. It is best to get a full certification before trying a diver rescue. You will be able to save other divers' lives in an emergency. It also discusses the importance of locating the victim as well as performing CPR on an unconscious diver.
Standard procedure for rescue of a surface-supplied diver
Rescuers are required to quickly rescue a surface-sustained diver in distress. 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 reached by the diver from the end where the umbilical enters. The surface tender should follow the umbilical of the diver out of the bell. Depending on which bell you have, the diver might also be supplied via the umbilicals within the bell. To prevent snagging, divers' umbilicals must be secured.
The rescuers should be directed by the diver's tender or the diving supervisor. The standby diver will perform some other tasks while the diver is being rescued but must still be able to provide emergency assistance to the diver. It is important to maintain regular contact with the diver, both audio and physically, during this procedure.
Identifying a lost diver
It is not easy to identify a diver who has disappeared from the water. However, there are several ways to do so. Contact the authorities first. The diver was reported missing by Mukilteo police on June 17. The call was answered by police and fire departments. The Coast Guard and sheriff’s dive team also searched the area. They could not find Korompis or his companion.
Another way to find a lost diver, is to use a MOB system. 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. It is highly recommended that this device be used, however it is not always possible. Some boats do not have AIS technology. They will not be able find a lost diver. SAR teams will still be able to assist the diver if there is an AIS signal on the vessel.
CPR for an unresponsive diver
CPR can be used to revive a diver who isn't breathing. Open the airway by sliding your hand underneath the diver's arm or by reaching up and holding the diver's breathing equipment. You can then pinch the diver's nose, and then roll them towards you. If breathing isn't returning, take two rescue breathes and then repeat the procedure up to three times.
During CPR, it is important not to attempt to recover the diver's bell. It 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. CPR can be complicated for unresponsive divers, but it is necessary.
You can use buoyancy to bring the diver back to the surface if your pulse is visible. 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 your breathing pattern for no more than 30 seconds.