Shallow Water Blackout Video | 3:09 It's a hidden danger in pools called shallow water blackout, which happens when a person holds their breath under water for too long. And as INSIDE EDITION's investigation found, the results can be fatal. |
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Another case highlighting the dangers of breath holding games in pools and why it is so important to warn parents & pool patrons of the dangers and better train lifeguards. This is the type of tragedy we are trying to avoid through our petition...please check out this article and the petition link on this page. Click Here to read article! |
- Underwater breath holding has been a common pool game for years
- Hyperventilation or taking deep breaths before diving underwater can be DEADLY
WHY?
The primary urge to breath or exhale is rising CO2 levels…NOT a need for Oxygen as you might suspect
Hyperventilation or taking deep breaths artificially reduces CO2 levels
This allows for a delay of the urge to breath or come up for air and leaves the swimmer at risk of losing unconsciousness without even knowing it or feeling any warning signs
Essentially, your brain never triggers your body to come up for air…instead, you suffer a sudden loss of consciousness