May I help you?” A parent or guardian must consent to provide care if the person requiring assistance is a minor Providing care without permission can lead to legal vulnerability Responsive person must give permission Permission is assumed if unresponsiveħ Emotional Stress Anxiety is normal CPR does not always workĮven when coupled with advanced cardiac care Participate in a Critical Incident Debriefing &/OR Seek counseling rather than blame yourself You did not do anything wrong You did not make the condition worse Return to section menuĨ Basic Science and Decompression IllnessĪNATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Respiration and Circulation Nervous System ATMOSPHERIC GASES DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS

Obligation to provide care First-aid Responder has no legal obligation to provide care Some jurisdictions may have an obligation to notify authorities that someone is in need of medical care You may have an organizational obligation to respondĦ Duty of Care ALWAYS ask permission before rendering aid of any kind Presentation on theme: 'Diving First Aid for Professional Divers'- Presentation transcript:ġ Diving First Aid for Professional DiversĢ Introduction Introductions DFA Pro Instructor & StaffĭFA Pro Provider Candidates Diving First Aid for Professional Divers Provider Registration Form Statement of Understanding DAN Membership Form Other Administrative Procedures Course Logisticsģ Course Overview Developed for individuals who dive or support divers as part of their occupational or volunteer activities Meets ILCOR/AHA 2015 Guidelines for Resuscitation Written to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (OSHA) Assumes injured divers have been removed from the water and all gear removed Requires retraining every two years (more often if required by other regulations)Ĥ Course Section Topics Duty of Care and Emotional Stressīasic Sciences and DCI Dive Emergency Preparation Response and Assessment Oxygen First Aid in Scuba Diving Injuries Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Secondary Care First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Final Assessment and Reviewĥ Duty of Care Duty of care is an obligation imposed on an individual or organization or provide assistance to someone in an effort to prevent unreasonable loss or harm.

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