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Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus: Disrupting the Drowning Process and Mitigating Rescuer Fatalities
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: Received: 11 June 2024 / Approved: 12 June 2024 / Online: 12 June 2024 (15:00:45 CEST)
How to cite: Glassey, S. Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus: Disrupting the Drowning Process and Mitigating Rescuer Fatalities. Preprints 2024, 2024060816. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0816.v1 Glassey, S. Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus: Disrupting the Drowning Process and Mitigating Rescuer Fatalities. Preprints 2024, 2024060816. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0816.v1
Abstract
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death worldwide, with traditional drowning prevention strategies focused on buoyancy aids and protective equipment proving insufficient in mitigating the immediate risks of cold water shock and drowning. Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA) has emerged as a potential game-changer, offering respiratory protection at the water's surface and a means of interrupting the drowning process. This report examines how SWBA can disrupt the drowning process, the benefits of using SWBA compared to existing protective equipment, the issue of water rescuer fatalities, and the potential implications for insurers and coronial inquests.
Keywords
flood; scuba; diving; swiftwater; rescue; safety; drowning
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
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