Surveillance & Recognition
Two types of drowning victims
Active and Passive
A dangerous behavior often done on the pool deck
Running
Items should a lifeguard have with them in the chair
Rescue Tube and Whistle
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
Traumatic Brain Injury
A lifeguard keeps an eye on the patrons of the pool, actively searching and checking the bottom, middle and surface of the water. The lifeguard is demonstrating
Effective scanning
If a patron has a head, neck or spinal injury you should use what technique to keep them stabalized?
Head-splint
Primary responsibility of a lifeguard
Prevention and safety of all patrons
How to activate the Emergency Action Plan
Three Short Whistle Blasts
What does L.O.C stand for
Level of Consciousness
The size and shape of a lifeguard’s zone should allow them to recognize and reach a victim in the furthest and deepest part of their zone within
30 Seconds
Depth of Water appropriate for compact jump
At least 5 feet
3 things that make a lifeguard unprofessional
1. Wearing improper uniform
2. Using phones while in the chair
3. Sleeping in the chair
What does F.A.S.T stand for?
F- Face, A- Arm, S- Speech, T- Time
What do you do after an emergency has been resolved
Report the Incident, Advise the Victim, and Release the Victim
You enter the water to assist with a suspected spinal injury when you notice the person is unconscious. What are your next steps?
Activate the EAP, extricate the victim from the water immediately and begin to provide care
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
R- Rest, I- Ice, C- Compression, E- Elevation
If a victim is unconscious and facing you, what rescue should you use
Front Passive
What's the compression ratio for two-person CPR on an adult, child, and infant?
Adult: 30:2
Child/Infant: 15:2
What do you do for an adult or child and infant choking victim
Infant: 5 back blows and 5 chest trusts
If a patron has a head, neck or spinal injury what water entry method should you use?
Slide-in
What does S.A.M.P.L.E. stand for?
S- Signs & Symptoms, A- Allergies, M- Medications, P- Past Medical History, L- Last Oral Intake, E- Events Leading Up To The Incident
Lifeguards should perform this procedure on a drowning victim if they are unresponsive and not breathing
CPR
If the AED pads are at risk of touching each other on a child/infant, where should the pads be placed?
On the middle of the chest & back
How often does an AED reanalyze the patient?
Every 2 minutes