Do we need to change body recovery methods?

[mikerault]

Interesting stuff. I'll do more research and update the article. Good point about non-breathing divers, would doing a slow ascent make any difference or not?

 

[bridgediver]

It wouldn't, Mike. The only way we can expell all that nasty nitrogen is through efficient respirations.

If a guy dies at depth while on scuba he is essentially holding his breath (forever) and bubbling will occur no matter how fast or slow the ascent - the amount of bubbling is dependant on depth/time of the dive of course.

As I think about it, even the O2 would probably bubble as its not being used for the body's metabolism so it could theoretically be worse than a live guy holding his breath...

 

[scuba pirate]

Yeah I think bagging the body underwater is alot more respectful and professional. Ive know PSD divers all my life, my fater was a Game Warde in Georgia for most of my life and working drownings every summer was common. I can remember going to my first body recovery when I was 10. My mom was gone somewhere and it was my dads day off, so I ended up having to go with him. I remember standing on the bank of the lake with the deceased family standing near by. I remember seeing the diver come up and waver everyone back and I could see that bag in the water next to him. That will forever be burned in my memory. But I think he did his job in a very respectful way that kept from traumatizing the family. Whats kinda morbid though is I think that was what got me so interested in diving, and it was ironic that they dive who did the recovery end up being my SCUBA instructor.