Drowning
What is the difference between a save and an assist?
An assist is simply reaching from the edge of the pool while a save is getting into the pool in a timely manner.
What is a lifeguards primary responsibility?
To ensure safety and protect lives
What is the most common pool rule?
No running
Why should a lifeguard always have their hippack?
It holds PPE: CPR mask and gloves
If the person is a minor what must you do first?!?!?!
ASK FOR CONSENT!
R.A.R. : Report, Advise, and Release
What is an example of a primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
Monitor activities in facility, prevent injuries, enforce rules, responding to emergencies, &/or administering CPR and giving care
Children 11 and under must be _ to swim in pools with/without lifeguards on duty.
Adult supervised
Why should a lifeguard always have their whistle?
It is used to activate the EAP and to gather patrons’ attention quickly
Before administering medications, a lifeguard should …
1. Look for expiration date
2. Make sure medication belongs to the person
3. Look for instructions
What is the first thing the lifeguard should do when they rescue a passive drowning victim?
Give 2 ventilations
How long does your lifeguard certification last? In other words, how often should you recertify?
The certificate from Red Cross lasts up to 2 years, you must get certified again every 2 years
When lifeguards are NOT on duty, 17 years and under must have a(n) _ with them at all times.
Adult (21+)
Why should a lifeguard always be on stand with a tube?
To always be ready to save and keep multi victims afloat
What are the compression depths for CPR? (Adult, child, and infant)
Adult: 2-2.4 in
Child: 1.5-2 in
Infant: <1.5 in
How long does it take for brain damage to occur, or even death, after someone has drowned?
4-6 minutes
What are 3 standard precautions for lifeguards?
1. PPE
2. Enforcing rules/expectations
3. Maintaining facility cleanliness
People are ONLY supposed to have inflatables in the pool if …
It is a baby inflatable with a safety bottom.
When do we use a backboard?
When someone is suspected to have a spinal or neck injury and has to be extracted out the pool
What can a lifeguard do if they notice someone showing signs of a heart attack?
Give one 81-mg of Aspirin
How long does it take for someone to go into cardiac arrest after drowning?
What is an example of a secondary responsibility of a lifeguard?
Assisting patrons with safety equipment, performing opening/closing duties, cleaning the facility, &/or completing records/reports
When do the lifeguards call "lifeguard off duty" and "pool closed"?
Monday-Friday is lifeguards off duty because the club closes at 10.
Saturday & Sunday is pool closed because the club closes at 8.
Where does the lifeguard put the head strap when using the backboard and head stabilizers?
Above the eyebrows
What is the difference between respiratory arrest and respiratory distress?
Respiratory arrest is when breathing completely stops
Respiratory distress is when abnormal breathing occurs, like struggling to breathe