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If the time allows, remove the helmet and gear before attempting the rescue. Approach the victim slowly and assess the situation. Grab the victim’s armpit with the hand, use the right hand for the victim’s right armpit or left hand for the victim’s left armpit victim. Position sideways to the victim and place elbow in the center of the victim’s back. Pull with the hand that is not in the victim’s armpit while pushing with the elbow that is in the victim’s back to place the victim horizontally on the water’s surface, face up.
Towing arm should be straight and along the side. Use the lead arm (bottom arm) to execute short, vigorous pulls. Execute a scissor or inverted scissor kick in a continuous and vigorous manner. Use either free breathing or explosive breathing during the tow. During free breathing keep your head above the water’s surface and continuously reassure the victim. During explosive breathing, put the head under the water to plane off the rescuer’s body angle and reduce drag. Execute approximately two strokes, then lift the head up to breathe and reassure the victim. Return the head back underwater for the next few strokes.
| Date Taken: | 01.01.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2020 17:03 |
| Category: | Series |
| Video ID: | 742006 |
| VIRIN: | 200101-O-BT843-1547 |
| Filename: | DOD_107713010 |
| Length: | 00:00:47 |
| Location: | US |
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