Policies & Procedures
Proper attire at work?
Uniform, hip-pack, gloves, and MASK
Someone was rescued from the water; no pulse, no breathing. What do we begin with CPR wise?
2 ventilations.
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan.
What does it mean to be in a surveillance state?
Constantly alert, SCANNING THE WATER, and anticipating problems
Name two types of rescues for a conscious victim?
Front Active ; Rear Active
REC Sports Address?
3450 Sun Bowl Dr.
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for an infant, one person rescue.
30:2
When two rescuers are performing CPR on a child, this is the ratio of compressions to ventilations
15:2
Why should Lifeguards avoid being in the same position or stance for too long?
Mental/Physical fatigue; and zone-drift
What is the name of the entrance for a spinal?
Slide in- entry.
Whistle Codes?
2= to get other lifeguards attention
3= EMERGENCY
What is SAMPLE?
Signs/Symptoms; Allergies; Medications; Past Medical History; Last Oral Intake; Events Leading Up.
What should happen after an emergency is resolved?
Debrief, COMPLETE REPORT, and notify supervisor.
What is "zone drift"? Why is it dangerous?
Attention is distracted and from their zone.
How do we approach a drowning person to avoid being grabbed?
What is the closing procedures?
Report; check and lock doors; chemicals/C02; pick-up trash; and turn off clocks/lights
A person who has a pulse, but is not breathing. What do we do?
1 ventilation every 6 seconds for 2 minutes.
What is the primary rescuer's role in an EAP?
Enter the water and perform the rescue.
-Change body positions
-Walk around pool deck
-Change head movements/scanning movements
What is the MAX amount of time lifeguards have to extract an unresponsive person, before they start gaining brain damage.
1 minute:45 seconds.
How often do we do rotations?
Every 30 minutes.
How is an AED used for a child 8 years old or younger?
Pediatric Pads(If Available); One Pad on the chest and one on the back.
These five circumstances are acceptable reasons to stop CPR
1. Too dangerous
2. Sign of Life
3. EMS is taking over
4. Too exhausted
5. Scene becomes unsafe
Describe a real-world distraction and explain how it could interfere with surveillance.
-Talking with friends on stand
-Having conversations with patrons on stand
-ETC.
The objective of this rescue skill is to perform a combination of effective Chest Compressions and Ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the victim's brain and other vital organs
CPR