Survival
Discuss 4 potential dangers of swimming pools:
large crowds
slippery surfaces
ranging depths
unsupervised pools
water features
Explain three types of safe entry into the water
Slide -
Step -
Straddle -
Shallow Dive -
List the three types of land assistance rescues and explain one of them in details:
Pole or hand
Buoyancy Aid
Rope
What are five signs and symptoms of shock?
Pale, cold clammy skin
Rapid breathing
Fast, weak pulse
Anxiety and restlessness
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Confusion and deterioration of consciousness
Discuss the 4 A's in the Steps in a Rescue:
Awareness - recognising an emergency and accepting responsibility
Assessment - making informed judgements
Action - develop a plan and effecting the rescue
After Care - give aid until help arrives
Explain the Side Stroke technique
Body position - stretch the body on the side with one side of the head in the water
Leg action - recovery, kick, glide
Arm Action - propulsion, recovery lower arm, recovery upper arm, propulsion
List the two types of water assistance rescues that do not involve non-contact or contact tows. Explain one in details:
Wade
Row
Discuss DRSABCDA:
Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Defibrillation
After care
Explain some ways you could recognise dangers and manage the dangers:
Danger to self
Number of people in difficulty
Priorities of rescue
Waves
Currents
Rips
Available assistance - people and aids
Explain the Survival Backstroke technique:
Body stretched on the back with a streamlined position with the hips slightly below the water
Leg Action - recovery, kick, glide
Arm Action - extend arms at the side of the body, bend arms at the elbow and wrist and move to shoulder level close to the body, extend the beyond the shoulder, follow a curved pathway until the hands and arms reach the glide position
What does a non-contact tow involve? Explain
Select a suitable towing aid
Enter the water
Approach and defend
Pass the aid to the victim
Tow the person to safety - encourage them to help if they can
Explain EAR:
Expired Air Resuscitation
Mouth to breathing - head tilt, pinch the nose, cover the mouth (and nose for baby), blow to the chest rises, watch with a turn of the head, look-listen-feel.
What approach would you take to a victim in the water? Explain this.
The defensive approach - maintain distance, lean trunk back, tuck legs under the body, push the legs forward
Why is the survival backstroke technique useful for lifesaving?
It conserves energy
You can tow two casualties at a time
You can observe the victim while towing
You can effectively kick under the body
You can use the arms independently
What are the five types of contact tows?
Extended tow
Clothing tow
Wrist tow
Chin/head tow
Shoulder tow
Cross chest tow
Explain the recovery position:
Kneel by the side of the victim
Extend their far arm out at right angles
Place a hand under the knee and lift it into a flexed position
Roll the casualty on the side while supporting the hip and shoulder
Flex the hip and knee to 90 degrees
Place the top forearm over the bottom elbow
Tilt the head back and support the jaw with the face turned slightly to the ground
When assessing a survival situation name two of the major priorities before executing a rescue.
Call for help
Do not get in the water unless absolutely essential
Do not risk danger to yourself
What four things would determine which entry into the water you would make?
The depth of the water
The visibility of the water
The type of water
The type of waters edge
The safety of the water eg rips, currents etc
What are appropriate methods to 'land a casualty'?
Walk out
Drag out
Shoulder carry
Piggy back carry
Assisted lift
When ordering a coffee for Nat she would be happiest with:
A large vanilla skinny cap