Webinar: Underwater Hypoxic Blackout: Awareness and Prevention of a Silent Killer
An in-depth explanation of Underwater Hypoxic
Blackout (UHB).
In this webinar, Britt Jackson, Executive Director of Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention, will provide an in-depth explanation of Underwater Hypoxic Blackout (UHB)—what it is, how it occurs, and who is most at risk.
We will explore the physiology, warning signs, symptoms, and rescue protocols associated with UHB. Additionally, we will examine the importance of awareness, review key data and statistics, and discuss strategies to enhance safety at pools and waterfront facilities.
A significant portion of the presentation will focus on preventative measures, including:
- Recognizing behavior patterns that indicate risk
- Implementing best practices for addressing concerns with questioning swimmers
- Utilizing effective signage to promote awareness
- Adopting simple yet impactful awareness strategies
Learning Objectives
1. Understand physiology of Underwater Hypoxic Blackout, who it happens to and why
2. Identify behaviors that lead to underwater blackouts
3. Learn best practices to safeguard people and facilities against UHB
Speaker: Britt Jackson, Executive Director of the Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention Foundation
Britt Jackson is Executive Director of the Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention Foundation. Unlike general water safety efforts, the UHBP Foundation focuses on the lesser-known but deadly risk of underwater hypoxic blackout (UHB), a leading cause of drowning among experienced swimmers. Through research, education, and strategic partnerships, Britt is on a mission to save lives by spreading awareness and implementing preventative measures.