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Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman warn about the
dangers of Underwater Hypoxic Blackout (Shallow Water Blackout)

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CNN's Sanjay Gupta interviews Rhonda Milner about the dangers of underwater
hypoxic blackout (shallow water blackout)

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Did you know that prolonged or repeated breath holding while swimming can be
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Did you know that prolonged or repeated breath holding while swimming can be
life threatening?

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Breath-holding games are extremely dangerous.

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Prolonged underwater breath holding can be deadly, here’s what happens.

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Underwater hypoxic blackout (shallow water blackout) occurs because of the lack
of education and understanding.

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Featured

May 9, 2024

UHBP Participates in Panel Discussion at California Water Safety Summit
May 9, 2024


On April 17th, 2024, UHBP was pleased to be part of an important panel
discussion at the California Water Safety Summit hosted by the California Water
Safety Coalition in Fontana, Ca.

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May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Five-Year-Old Girl Suffers Underwater Hypoxic Blackout
May 9, 2024


“She was blue and lifeless. She had drowned, right in front of us, in the blink
of an eye. I still cannot believe how quickly it happened.”

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May 9, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

UHBP Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Apr 11, 2024


For Immediate Release:

UHBP is growing and we are thrilled to introduce our newest allies in raising
awareness about the dangers of underwater hypoxic blackout. Each person brings a
unique blend of expertise, passion, and personal connection to our mission. 

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Apr 11, 2024

Feb 9, 2024

UHBP Urges Immediate Pool Safety Measures Following Tragic Drowning Incident at
YMCA Facility
Feb 9, 2024


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.

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Feb 9, 2024

Feb 6, 2024

Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision: A New App Redefining Aquatic Safety
Feb 6, 2024


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.

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Feb 6, 2024

Dec 29, 2023

Safe Underwater Breath-hold (SUB) Research Project Continues
Dec 29, 2023


The work aims to find ways to measure and predict limits to breath-holding to
keep swimmers safe. In the long run, the goal is to design a device to use these
insights to save lives.

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Dec 29, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

Breathwork: Is it safe to do in water?
Nov 6, 2023


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.

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Nov 6, 2023

May 30, 2023

UHBP Featured on NBC Memorial Day Weekend
May 30, 2023


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.

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May 30, 2023



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