Acronyms
What is the acronyms we use when performing a Secondary Check?
DOTS
When caring for external injuries especially those involving blood what is the first step?
GLOVE UP!!!!
If someone is having an active seizure what can be done to help?
1. Keep them lying down in a comfortable position.
2. Use tube or towel to protect head from impact.
3. If they begin to vomit roll into recovery position
Bonus 50 pts if you act it out.
What is the last level that practices a fun skill?
Glider 3!!!
P1 and P2 do continuous circle swim.
What does the Acronym DOTS stand for?
Deformities
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling
Walk through general steps of caring for external bleeding on the arm.
1.Glove up
2a. For shallow wounds apply ointment and cover with bandage.
2b. for larger deeper wounds focus on applying pressure to stop bleeding.
3. Apply more gauze if bleeding continues
4. If bleeding cannot be stopped or is uncontrollable call 911
Steps for Concussion
Position on back if possible
Restrict head movement
CALL 911
although most concussions are mild we are not doctors and cannot diagnose
What are the 4 steps to teaching any skill on the curriculum?
Explain, Demonstrate, Practice and feedback
What is the acronym we use when caring for internal beading such as bruising?
RICE
What is the outermost type of bleeding called?
Capillary Bleeding
General steps for nosebleed
1. Glove up
2. Get tissues or guaze to stop bleeding from spreading.
3. Have guest pinch the bridge of their nose and lean FORWARD
4. Check every 5 mins and replace bloody tissue until no more bleeding
5. If bleeding gets worse or does not stop CALL 911.
in what level is bilateral breathing performed?
ONLY Pro 2's do bilateral breathing!!! All other levels can breath on whichever side they feel most comfortable.
What does the acronym RICE Stand for?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
What is the second most severe type of bleeding called?
Venous bleeding
For a skull fracture including a puncture wounds What are the general steps and where do we apply pressure?
1. Glove up
2. Apply pressure to surrounding wound(not directly on top of it
3. Restrict Head movement
4. CALL 911
What skills do Junior 3s NEED the island for?
NONE. Junior tress should be swimming the whole way!
Give the acronym and the meaning of the word we use when recognize and care for a stroke victim.
F-facial droop
A-arm weakness
S-speech Difficulty
T-time to call 911
What is the wort type of bleeding called? Give the steps to treat injury
Arterial bleeding.
1.Glove up
2. apply pressure with gauze to control bleeding.
3. apply tight bandage in spiral form wrapped around extremity
4. Call 911 if bleeding does not stop.
General steps for fainting
1. Position guest on their back if possible concussion or fainting and limit head.
2.Primary Check (breathing and Pulse 10sec)
3. Check for any injuries that may have occurred on the way down
4. Loosen restrictive clothing
5. If guest vomits place in recovery position
6. Provide supplemental oxygen
7. Call 911 if guest remains unconscious or has other life-threatening emergencies.
Bonus 100 pts to act it out!
General Steps for vomit or AFR.
1.Long whistle to announce pool closure and get children out
2. Get lane line and lesson equipment and out and wisey equipment.
3. Scoop out big chunks out
4. Disinfect and let sit for 10ish mins
5. Recheck Chems