Accident Management 1 Flashcards
What’s a victim?
diver in an accident situation who either didn’t receive help yet or isn’t stable
What’s a patient?
diver in an accident situation who’s receiving help, stable and in a relatively safe environment
Which forms of readiness should always be maintained?
personal & equipment readiness
What’s personal readiness?
physical fitness
regular training
proper attitude
What’s equipment readiness?
having rescue equipment ready & knowing how to use it
What are some things you should always have at your disposal?
rope
rescue board
whistle
etc.
What are the steps for emergency management?
- Assess situation
- Act on your plan
- Delegate (assign tasks fitting for skills, always have sb call emergency assistance if necessary/ be on standby to do so)
- Attend to injuries
- Control the scene
- Arrange evacuation to med. care
Why shouldnt you touch the basket stretcher or lines hanging from it before they touch the ground?
they can give severe electric shocks
What’s the Divers alert network (DAN) number for Europe?
+39-06 42-115685