Do you carry a tourniquet when diving?

[Zach The Diver]

I haven't waded through this whole thread, but I searched it for mention of this device and found none--so here it is. Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

Brought it up in my first response in the thread.

Best TQ if you ask me.

 

[wlecyt40]

I haven't waded through this whole thread, but I searched it for mention of this device and found none--so here it is. Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

I have two of them....

 

[rmorgan]

Brought it up in my first response in the thread.

Best TQ if you ask me.

That’s probably why it showed up on my iPad. Sorry for the duplicate—ordering them for us

 

[Scott G. Bonser]

There are many situations where a diver might be required to apply a tourniquet in the water or under it. The chances of any sport diver being placed in any of those situations is slim but not impossible. However, to deny those possibilities is denying reality. Getting a deep cut from a piece of sharp debris, a line loop snap taking off a hand, a wildlife attack, etc. are all realistic possibilities that can happen underwater and require the use of a tourniquet. Have you ever in your life watched somebody bleed out?

No, I don't carry a defib or a rescue helicopter or a Parajumper in my gear. The trick is to evaluate your current situation and make realistic choices as you what gear you will carry. I don't carry my tourniquet or my RBFK (That's R for really) for pool work but I won't dive in wild water without them. If you don't want to carry it, then don't! Hopefully somebody else will have one if you have an accident.

Good analogy. It is something to think about especially in places that this could happen. I will start carrying a ‘tourniquet’ that can be put to use in the water. Don’t forget indirect pressure, direct pressure, if feasible or a strong handgrip if that is an option. Also be prepared to rescue a possible ‘fighting diver’ who may be in a state of panic. Another nearby diver may be a welcome individual in getting the victim safely to the surface and entry location ( boat, dock, shore, etc. ) where rescue efforts will be more effective. Your patient may pass out. That presents a new set of concerns as well. All good points to consider…

Thanks Waterwulf.

 

[Tom Winters]

Geez, lugging around a tourniquet on a dive seems like overkill.

If you get bit by a big shark, tying off your leg stump is just going to extend the shark’s playtime with you.

What if you run into a polio victim in distress at 100’? That tourniquet is going to do jack squat, but you’ll wish that you hadn’t left that SpareIronLung under your dive boat seat.

 

[admikar]

Sh/t just got interesting!

 

[Waterwulf]

Geez, lugging around a tourniquet on a dive seems like overkill.

If you get bit by a big shark, tying off your leg stump is just going to extend the shark’s playtime with you.

What if you run into a polio victim in distress at 100’? That tourniquet is going to do jack squat, but you’ll wish that you hadn’t left that SpareIronLung under your dive boat seat.

A tourniquet overkill? Nah! Overkill is doggin' on people with Polio!

 

[admikar]

I would love to see tourniquet application in this case!

Marine Life Thread 'Diver bit by tiger shark in Maldives'

Nov 27, 2024

Diver bit in head in Maldives. Hulhumale site called shark tank.

Obviously short video and happened quickly. Only thoughts to attempt to prevent something like this would be to be closer to buddy and group? Maldives is known for baiting the waters at dive sites which likely plays a role.

Diver very fortunate. Absolutely wild.

Will be there in a week and this is unsettling.

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