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Snorkel Ailments. We will cover. Shallow Water Blackout Drowning Hypothermia Ear Injuries Summary. Shallow Water Blackout. Hyperventilation O2 Levels stay the same. Carbon Dioxide Levels reduced Long, Deep Snorkel Dives Exercise Unconscious at Shallow Depth or on Surface Treatment:
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We will cover • Shallow Water Blackout • Drowning • Hypothermia • Ear Injuries • Summary
Shallow Water Blackout • Hyperventilation • O2 Levels stay the same. Carbon Dioxide Levels reduced • Long, Deep Snorkel Dives • Exercise • Unconscious at Shallow Depth or on Surface • Treatment: • Check Breathing, EAR and Recover to Shore • CPR if necessary and Hospitalisation
Drowning • Can’t Breathe • Lower Body Temperature • Sea Water Drowning • Blood Concentrated • Fresh Water Drowning • Blood Diluted • Dry Drowning
Treatment • Remove victim from water • If necessary commence EAR with victim still on surface of water • Give C.P.R. if necessary • Treat for shock • Remove to hospital in all cases • Acquaint medical personnel with details of submersion e.g. type and duration • Secondary Drowning
Hypothermia • Normal Body core temperature 37°C (98.6°F) Reduction of body core temperature by 2°C = hypothermia. • Violent Shivering • Forgetfulness, Confusion and Personality Change • Blue / Gray Colouration • Loss of Co-ordination
Prevention • Wear good insulating garments (Hood and Good Wet suit) • Don’t over exercise in water • Acclimatisation to cold over long periods • Areas of greatest heat loss are... • Head • Neck • Sides • Groin
Treatment • Remove the victim from cold water and wet clothing • Rewarm with survival bag or by body heat of others • Give warm drinks if available (soup) • Never Give Alcohol • Keep out of wind. • Reheating is complete when victim starts to sweat
10 Metres 2 Bar Reverse Blockage
Eustachian Tube Blockage Ear Drum Eustachian Tube Blockage caused by inflammation Blockage caused by mucous buildup
Summary • Shallow Water Blackout • Drowning • Hypothermia • Ear Injuries • Summary