Lifesaving Society
What are the aims and values of the Lifesaving Society?
Prevention, Education, Leadership.
What is some personal protective equipment you can use for a first aid situation?
gloves and a pocket mask
Who gets out of the water last after a rescue?
The Rescuer!
Whose safety is the most important during a rescue?
Your OWN safety!!!
Where do drownings occur?
Lakes/ponds, rivers, ocean, floods/swamps, bathtub, pool
What is the mission of the lifesaving society?
To prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.
What is the treatment for shock?
W-warmth A- ABCs R- Rest and Reassure T- Treatment S- Semi prone
What rescue method from land is the lowest risk possible for the rescuer?
Talk Rescue!
When rescuing a victim, we need to protect their...
Airway!
How do we prevent drownings?
wear a lifejacket, check hazards, supervise children, behave responsibly, know how to swim, know the dangers of hot/cold water.
What is the Lifesaving Society's motto?
"Whomever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being."
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What are some possible hazards of an aquatic environment?
People/children, slippery deck, deep or shallow water, hot/cold temperatures, chemicals.
In the rescue drill, what is the appropriate approach to use for a 25m approach and carry?
head up front crawl or head up breaststroke
How many Canadians die each year from water related incidents?
A.) 1250
B.) 168
C.) 500
D.) 2
500
How does the Society accomplish its aims?
program education, public education, research, partnerships, consultation.
Where can you NOT use an AED?
In water (deep enough to make a splash), in a moving vehicle and any metal surface.
What aids/assists are suitable for a throw rescue?
lifejacket, flutter board, throw bag, rescue tube, pool noodle, rescue can, ring.
What is the 4th ring of the Ladder Approach?
wade/row
What factors affect how your body reacts to cold water?
length of time in the water, temperature, amount of body fat, clothing or lifejacket, age, body position.
What year was the first bronze medallion?
A.) 1963
B.) 1800
C.) 2006
D.) 1892
1892
List 5 signs and symptoms of hypothermia.
Shivering (feeling cold), loss of muscular co-ordination, decreased consciousness, confusion, blue lips or fingertips, shock and fatigue.
List 8 possible carries you can do during a rescue
Elbow or wrist, clothes, underarm, single-chin, head, double-chin, modified body and cross-chest carry.
List the Rescuers checklist in order.
Hazards, Assists, Entries, Approaches, Reverse and Ready, Talk, Tow, Carry, Removals, Follow up.
What percentage of drownings happen in a guarded facility?
less than 1%