Lifeguard
This is the means to let the rest of the staff know that there is an emergency.
What is one long whistle blast followed by shouting "Activate EAP"?
This is entry is completed by grabbing the edge of the pool deck and then jumping or stepping into the pool.
What is a touch-and-go entry?
This is the chronic condition of the nervous system in which electrical activity in the brain causes a seizure.
What is Epilepsy?
This is the tool used to try to restart the heart.
What is the AED?
They are the Lead Member Experience Director.
Who is Katie Oliver or Joseph Charba?
These signs include hair in the eyes, inability to verbally respond, and clinging to objects for security.
What are early warning signs?
This is the name of the proper rescue for an unconscious patient from the front
What is a J-hook?
This is the tool used to help a victim experiencing an allergic reaction.
What is an Epi-pen?
This is the ratio of compressions to breaths during 2 person CPR for an 8 year old child.
15 compressions to 2 breaths
The Katy Main Street Swim Team mascot.
What are the Killer Whales?
These signs include an inability to call for help, head back and body low in the water & little or no support from the kick.
What are characteristics of a drowning swimmer?
This is a rescue that you would use when the distance to a distressed swimmer is beyond the range of an extension assist, and the necessary equipment is available.
What is a Throwing assist?
This acronym is used to gather information during your secondary assessment about the injury and victim's medical history.
What is SAMPLE?
This is the total number of breaths for rescue breathing on an adult who is given 1 breath every 6 seconds for two minutes.
What is 20 breaths?
They are the Center Facility Technician for the Katy YMCAs
Who is Ralph Oliver or Rodger?
These are systems in place to quickly account for all patrons and include safety swim test, band system, safety swim breaks & buddy system.
What are safety check systems?
This is when a distressed swimmer grabs the lifeguard during a rescue and the lifeguard takes a breath, and submerges, pushing the rescue tube or buoy up and toward the victim.
What is submerge defense?
This develops when poor blood flow creates a shortage of oxygen to body tissues. Signs include being uneasy, restless, confusion, and/or pale, cool, sweaty skin.
What is shock?
This includes delivering 5 back blows using the heel of your hand and then delivering 5 chest trust using 2 fingers
What is infant relief of choking?
They are the District Executive Director for the Katy YMCAs.
Who is Christopher Butsch
Actions that fall below the standards established by law for protection of others against unreasonable risk.
What is negligence?
This is a method to open the airway in a suspected spinal victim.
What is the Jaw Thrust without Head Tilt?
This is when a persons internal body temperature begins to rise. Signs include sweating, nausea, headache, and dizziness.
What is heat exhaustion?
These include early recognition, high-quality CPR & rapid defibrillation.
What are links in the chain of survival?
They are the Director of Operations for the Katy YMCAs
Who is Haley Sloterdijk?