A question for Rescue divers...
#1 Guest_TexasStarfish_*
Posted 24 September 2008 - 11:33 AM
I'd be interested to see how Rescue divers answer this question. I never really thought about it until last night and after all my training I should know better.
#2
Posted 24 September 2008 - 11:52 AM
#3
Posted 24 September 2008 - 12:26 PM
I am teaching my first rescue class as a PADI instructor and my student asked me an interesting question: Do you dive with your pocket mask? I honestly answered, no. Then I thought about all the training I've been through and how the pocket mask is the best method to give rescue breaths in the water.
I'd be interested to see how Rescue divers answer this question. I never really thought about it until last night and after all my training I should know better.
I am taking my rescue course right now.... my instructor was going through the list of things that I should be carrying with me now, and of course the pocket mask was one of the main things to have. Having all this new info in my head I will probably carry one with me, but I am curious to know what other rescue divers will say!!
#4
Posted 24 September 2008 - 12:36 PM
Of course, I don't carry a pocket mask with me when I am walking around either. There is one in my car, my house and I know where we have them at work. I know they have those key chain masks, but I have felt I can get by till I get one to me.
My rescue instructor said she does dive with hers if that helps.
#5 Guest_TexasStarfish_*
Posted 24 September 2008 - 01:01 PM
This is what a pocket mask looks like. You will learn about them in the EFR (Emergency First Response) course as well as the Rescue course.
#6
Posted 24 September 2008 - 01:28 PM
Sandy,
This is what a pocket mask looks like. You will learn about them in the EFR (Emergency First Response) course as well as the Rescue course.
Ah Ha! That's what that is. They gave me one of those with my books. Haven't had a chance to check all that stuff out yet.
#7
Posted 24 September 2008 - 01:44 PM
Edited by ScubaPunk, 24 September 2008 - 01:45 PM.
#8
Posted 24 September 2008 - 02:31 PM
#9
Posted 24 September 2008 - 02:45 PM
What's a pocket mask? I guess you will teach me that when I get in your rescue class.
Yes, please explain what it is and how it's used. We love to learn from the SD gurus!
#10
Posted 24 September 2008 - 02:53 PM
#11 Guest_TexasStarfish_*
Posted 24 September 2008 - 03:09 PM
If you are really interested I would suggest taking an EFR course (Emergency First Response). Most people take it in conjunction with rescue, but anyone can take it. I think it is great knowledge for anyone to have. You never know where an emergency could pop up: at the office, running errands. Hopefully I never need to, but it's nice to know that I could save a person's life if the situation arose.
#12
Posted 24 September 2008 - 03:12 PM
A pocket mask is used to seal in the mouth and nose and direct rescue breaths to the lungs where it is needed.
It is so you do not have to actually put YOUR mouth on the individual you are providing rescue breaths for. More sanitary. Just like what we use for anesthesia when you are getting put to sleep or getting "bagged" breathing from. You also can provide O2 with many. Otherwise it's so you don't have to touch the victim on the mouth. Yuck.
#13
Posted 24 September 2008 - 04:03 PM
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Posted 24 September 2008 - 06:21 PM
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