In preparation for entry into the armed forces, with aspirations of becoming a US Navy SEAL, Caiden Barber (age 19) was training in a YMCA pool under the direct supervision of two adults... Caiden suffered an underwater hypoxic blackout and was left at the bottom of the pool for over five minutes before anyone attempted a rescue. He did not survive.
Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision: A New App Redefining Aquatic Safety
After a decade of dedicated research and development, we are thrilled to see the launch of a groundbreaking scanning app—Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision! This innovative app is not just another addition to the digital landscape; it is a unique tool designed to empower parents, caregivers, and lifeguards to detect drowning incidents more effectively, potentially saving lives.
Safe Underwater Breath-hold (SUB) Research Project Continues
Breathwork: Is it safe to do in water?
With the rise in popularity of alternative wellness practices that include radical breathwork and breath-holding techniques, UHBP has seen a spike in incidences and fatalities due to Underwater Hypoxic Blackout.
The dangers of hyperventilation and breath-holding exercises near water cannot be stressed enough.
UHBP Featured on NBC Memorial Day Weekend
NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the dangers of shallow water blackouts, even for the most experienced swimmers. It can be caused by fainting or "blacking out" in water or something as simple as holding your breath underwater for an extended period of time, leading it to be considered one of the top causes of unintentional deaths.