Question

A diver attempting a 2 1/2 inward dive on a 3-meter board hits her head on the end of the board. She lands on her face in the water, is briefly submerged, but floats quickly to the surface. She is conscious but disoriented; she has a bump on her forehead but is not bleeding. A teammate nearby jumps immediately in the water and, using cross-chest technique, tows her about 10 feet to the side of the pool. The athletic trainer is concerned about both a head and neck injury. What precautions should be taken when removing the injured athlete from the pool?

Answer 1

Based the way the diver landed he was susceptible to head and neck injuries, Therefore before taken him out of the pool, he should be placed on a spine board with the help people while still in the water for correcting positioning on the spine board and not by the team mate alone. This should be followed by neurological examinations to access the extent of damages from the head and neck injuries.

The diver should be taken to the emergency center for further assessment. and treatment .

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