Non fatal drowning
non fatal drowning means
A person was a non swimmer and had a close to drowning experience but didn't drown
what is banned due to this
breath holding games
What is a head to toe check
Checking for lumps, bumps, blood and bruises, by patting along the body
How long should a scan take
10-30 sec
who do assistant guards work with
lifeguards
what do we advise victems about
secondary / dry drowning
who is more susceptible to this
competitive swimmers, underwater hockey players, fitness swimmers
what does warts treat
shock
name three scanning patterns
arching starburst or zig zag
what are you guys lifeguards or lifesavers
lifesavers
what do these victims need to be treated for
shock
what do you look for
breath holding games, hyperventilation, taking huge breaths repeatedly
what does warts stand for
Warmth ABCs rest and reassurance treatment semi sit semi prone
what two things should move while your scanning
head and eyes
who takes the lead in any situation
lifeguard
what is dry/ secondary drowning
its where your lungs are full of water and the aveolis in the lungs get covered in water and cant filter in and out oxygen causing you to drown on land
what is the riskiest training for shallow water blackout called
hypoxic training
what are we checking when checking vitals
heart rate, skin color, skin temp, pupils
where is it important to scan after we scanned the surface of the water
the bottom of the water
2 roles of an assistant Life guard
manage slide, assist with swim lessons, talk to patrons, run pool tests, clean, get kids life jackets, assist
what does it mean if this victim type coughs after taking a breath
water in the lungs
what is shallow water blackout
is when a swimmer looses consciousness without releasing because the blood is lacking oxygen and the carbon dioxide level is two low to signal for the swimmer to breath
what does sample stand for
signs/symptoms, allergies medications, past medical history last meal, events prior
3 issues for scanning
glare, splashes, object in the way, floating mats, many people
whats the difference between a lifesaver and a lifeguard
one is legally obligated and paid to help while the other is a trained bystander