CPR
How do you find the pulse of an infant?
Brachial arteries on the inside of the arm
When performing a duck pluck rescue on a submerged guest
The rescuer holds the tube in the middle with one hand while the other hand is used to reach over the tube toward the guest
You are the first lifeguard on the scene where a guest has collapsed on the pool deck. What are the first steps you should take to render aid?
Check the area around the guest to ensure there is nothing that might injure you, put on your PPE's, and tap the guest on the shoulder and ask "are you okay?" if no response, activate your EAP
What is the DEAL philosophy?
Define the problem; Evaluate your options; Act now; look at outcomes
When dealing with guests it is best to remember the "Golden Rule of Guests and Relations" which says
Treat guests as you would like to be treated - with respect
When is the jaw thrust with the head tilted used?
Commonly used when a spinal injury is NOT detected
Under what conditions might you utilize the front drive rescue?
An active guest in distress at the surface of the water
Medical emergencies, which can be life-threatening, include
Heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions
The "Standard of Care" refers to
The degree of care a responsible person would take to provide care and prevent injury to another person
The non-rebreathing mask
Can be used by lifeguards to treat responsive, breathing guests suffering from respiratory distress or an illness or injury where oxygen administration would be the appropriate care
What is a BVM and what are the steps for proper use?
Bag valve mask; one rescuer at the head sealing the BVM and maintaining airway, with a second rescuer near the head compressing the bag enough to produce visible chest rise. A third rescuer can then deliver chest compressions if needed
You notice an active guest in distress whose head is tilted back with his face upward. The guest had little to no leg movement. These signs are evidence of what stage of the drowning process?
The surprise stage
An older guest approaches you saying they feel pain and pressure in their chest. They are sweating and having difficulty keeping their balance. What step should you take to care for this guest?
Activate your EAP, summon EMS, have the guest rest in a comfortable position, assist the guest in taking any prescribed medication, provide one regular aspirin or four chewable aspirins
The 10/20 Protection standard is
Allows up to 10 seconds to recognize a GiD and up to 20 seconds to reach and render aid to the GiD
When providing Lifejackets for your guests, it's important to remember
Proper type of US Coast Guard approved lifejacket, proper fit and appropriate size will provide the best buoyancy
When performing two-rescuer CPR on a child or infant, the compressions to breathing ratio is
15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
What is the proper location for the rescue tube to allow rescue breathing in the water?
The rescue tube should be placed behind the guest's back in a position that allows for the guest's head to naturally fall back into an open airway position.
The pulse oximeter is a device that is placed on a guest's finger is used to
Determine a percentage of blood saturated with oxygen and to monitor heart rate
What does GiD stand for?
Guest in Distress
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Give examples of signs of life and Give examples of what are not signs of life.
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When the lifeguards are securing a guest with a suspected spinal injury to a backboard, they should
Secure the guest's body (chest, hips, thighs, and lower legs) to the backboard before securing the head (using a head mobilizer)
The best treatment for any heat-related emergency is to
Remove them from the heat source, let them rest in a cool location, provide cool water or sports drinks, fan the guest and apply cool, wet towels, place icepacks in armpits, groin or side of neck, if needed
The letters in the C.A.R.E. philosophy of guest relation stands for
Confidence; Alertness; Responsiveness; Empathy
Attendance at frequent in-service training is important because it enables the lifeguard to
Learn about changes to the standard of care in the aquatic rescue industry