Signs/Symptoms
A person in distress is holding their leg that has onset limited mobility. They appear to be in pain and complain of a tight feeling
Entry used for spinal rescues
Slide-In Entry
When should you wear PPE?
Anytime you are providing care or picking up unknown objects.
EAP
Emergency Action Plan
This is the maximum depth of our pool
13 feet
An elderly male comes up to you. His speech is slurred and there is a slight droop on one side of his face.
Stroke
This is the method generally used when getting a person out of the water using a backboard (not a spinal).
Rapid Extrication
This is the first step in providing care for a conscious person
Obtaining Consent
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
The location of our main AED
Top right cubby in the guard office
Person is wheezing, anxious, and seated leaning forward on their elbows (tripod position).
Asthma Attack
This is the rescue you are tested on at the end of the LG class.
Passive Submerged - Deep Water
Proper way of caring for a nosebleed
Have the person pinch their nose and tilt their head forward. Call 911 if bleeding doesn't stop
ROSC
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
This is the number of backboards we have on deck
4
An angry child is shaky and has a fruity odor on their breath.
Diabetic Emergency
This technique is an alternative method of providing in-line stabilization used when the head splint technique cannot be used.
Head & Chin Support Technique
This is the proper way to care for Hypothermia.
Rewarm them slowly, remove wet clothing, wrap them in a towel and/or space blanket etc.
SAMPLE
Signs/Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent Medical History
Last Oral Intake
Events Leading Up
3
A person has a blue tint to their skin, their breathing is slow and they are unconscious. They appear to have small dot shaped marks on their arm.
Opioid Overdose
This rescue is used in 5-7ft of water for a submerged drowning person
Passive Submerged - Moderate Depth Water
This is the specific version of CPR taught by ARC for Lifeguards
High-Quality CPR
AFR
Accidental Fecal Release
AOSC Address
2690 Riva Rd Annapolis, MD 21401