Mark Sanders wrote: >Interesting point. They probably technically die of >asphyxiation if they're not breathing in water. G'Day Mark and Paddlewise, I guess my concern is how long have I got to effect a rescue on an unconscious submerged rescuee and carry out CPR, assuming its even possible to do so? Has anyone ever successfully carried out CPR on someone in a kayak? My first job 36 years ago was running a crash trolley to heart attack victims at Victoria Hospital Blackpool. You had to drop everything when the alarm went off, find the trolley, get it to the bed, set it up and hope the doctor could revive the patient. And one of the risks was taking too long and reviving someone in a vegetative state. I imagine this is the sort of thing surf lifesavers would be familiar with. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jan 07 2009 - 03:11:28 PST
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