This article explains the Standard Procedure for Rescue of a Surface-Supported Diver. It covers CPR, identification and rescue of a diver who has been lost. It is best to get a full certification before trying a diver rescue. This will allow you to help other divers in emergency situations. It discusses how to locate the victim, perform CPR on unconscious divers, and other important topics.
Standard procedure for salvaging 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 ejected by the diver at the place where the umbilical enters. The surface tender should follow the umbilical of the diver out of the bell. Depending upon the bell type, the diver could also be supplied by the individual umbilicals. To avoid snagging, the umbilicals of the diver will need to be secured.
The diver's tender, as well as the diving supervisor, should direct the rescuers. 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 crucial to ensure constant physical and audio contact with the diver while performing this procedure.
Identifying a lost diver
It can be hard to identify a missing diver. But there are many ways you can find him. The first thing to do is contact the local authorities. In this case, the diver was reported missing on June 17 in Mukilteo, Washington. Police and fire departments responded immediately to the call. Coast Guard and sheriff's divers searched the area. They were unable to locate Korompis or his partner.
An alternative method to find a lost diver is using a MOB unit. This device sends out a distress message using an underwater radio frequency. However, it only works if nearby vessels are able to receive the signal. It is highly recommended to use the device. However, it is not always practical. Some boats don't have AIS technology so they won't be able track a missing diver. SAR service can help locate and assist the diver if the vessel is equipped with an AIS system.
Performing CPR on an unresponsive diver
CPR may be used to revive a diver that 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. Now, hold the diver's breathing equipment and pinch his or her nose. Roll him/her toward you. If breathing isn't returning, take two rescue breathes and then repeat the procedure up to three times.
It is important that you don't attempt to rescue the diver's bell during CPR. This could cause blood to pool. You should continue to rescue breathe until the diver can regain consciousness. This could mean that the diver needs to be taken to a deck decompression chamber. It can be difficult to perform CPR for an unresponsive diver.
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. Alternating two rescue breaths and thirty chest compressions can be used if the diver stops breathing. Alternate the breathing patterns for maximum 30 seconds.