rescue: underwater unconscious diver at 100ft -what to do?

[Ishie]

Excellent points. Skip the safety stop. Make your deco stops. Ascend at 60 fpm in emergencies.

One additional thing that should be mentioned. Before starting your ascent, look into the victim's mask. If you see water in the mask, remove the mask before beginning your ascent. Otherwise, expanding air will force the water into the victim's airway.

Ooh, that's a really good suggestion. One problem though... if the diver is breathing, is s/he more likely to aspirate water through his/her nose without the mask on?

 

[jeaniec27]

Lots of differs, but yes, your safety comes first.....and as a requirement....I believe its required at 100 ft and deeper to do the safety stop....but a controlled ascent at a rate of no faster than 60ft per minute is the best you can do to help the unconscious diver.....great question!!! as for it can happen!

 

[Walter]

Lots of differs, but yes, your safety comes first.....and as a requirement....I believe its required at 100 ft and deeper to do the safety stop....but a controlled ascent at a rate of no faster than 60ft per minute is the best you can do to help the unconscious diver.....great question!!! as for it can happen!

If it is required, it is no longer a safety stop. It is, by definition, a decompression stop.