Non-Fatal Drowning
If someone is visibly OK after drowning, you should advise them to still seek ________-
Hypoxia is also known as in a swimming environment as _____
What is Shallow Water Blackout
What qualification does an assitant lifeguard hold in Alberta?
What is Bronze Cross?
The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion
What is Drowning
Hypoxia is cause by prolonged _________
What is Breath Holding
An assistant lifeguard takes direction from an individual with a _________ certification
What is National Lifeguard
When someone is drowning, as a rescuer you must follow the ______ (HINT: Think back to Bronze Medallion)
What is The Drowning Chain of Survival
The primary urge to breathe is usually triggered by rising _______ in the victims bloodstream while underwater.
What is Carbon Dioxide
The ________ is the expected care defined by the level of training
What is Standard of Care
A reduced level of ___________ may be a sign that a victim of non-fatal drowning needs immediate medical attention
What is Consciousness
Who are the common victims to watch out for of shallow water blackout? (Try to give 2)
Competitive swimmers
Underwater hockey players
Fitness swimmers
Young children
What are some strategies used to ensure effective scanning? (Try to give two)
Head counting
Grouping
Mental filling
Profile matching
A victim is super panicked from drowning (But their breathing is alright). As an assistant lifeguard you should...?
What is Treat for Shock
BEWARE: Oftentimes once submerged, swimmers affected by hypoxia may be difficult to notice due to ______
What is Glare?
What are the 4 P's of scanning?
What is Positioning, Posture, Pattern, and Patrons