Water Rescue
you need to start cpr on a drowning victim. what do you start with?
rescue breaths
who should never go into the water to attempt a rescue?
someone who is not water rescue trained
what condition is often a problem and should always be considered when falling through ice?
hypothermia
name the three steps taken, in order, when trying to rescue someone from the water.
reach, throw, go
while on the edge of the ice attempting a rescue, what should you always have on your person?
a PFD (personal floatation device)
this common condition that often occurs during ice rescues can also happen in warm water
hypothermia
what injury should you always consider in boating or diving incidents?
head and neck injuries/c-spine
you come across a patient face down in the water. you suspect a spine injury. what is the very first thing you should do?
turn the patient face up while in the water
condition developed from decompression sickness when scuba diving
air embolism
after resuscitation, what should you be prepared for? how do you prepare for it?
vomit. place patient in recovery position and be ready for suction.
1) move to a warm environment
2) remove wet clothes
3) cover with blankets to minimize further heat loss
4) activate ems system
the reaction that mammals have that allow the body to slow down the metabolism and decrease oxygen consumption when suddenly submerged in cold water. also leads to increased likelihood of survival in ice rescues.
mammalian diving reflex