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11 Cards in this Set
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Distressed swimmer
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A swimmer showing anxiety or panic; often identified as a swimmer who has bone beyond his or her swimming abilities.
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Drowning
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An even in which a person experiences respiratory impairment due to submersion in water. Drowning may or may not result in death.
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Reaching assist
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A method of rescuing someone in the water by using an object to extend the rescuer's reach or reaching with an arm or leg.
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Throwing assist
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A method of rescuing someone in the water by throwing the person a floating object, with or without a line attached.
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Wading assist
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A method of rescuing someone in the water by wading out to the person in distress, but to a depth that is not over the rescuer's head.
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Describe how to recognize a water emergency involving a distressed swimmer or drowning victim
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-afloat and calling for help -floating, treading water or clinging to an object -is making little or no forward progress when trying to swim -may be positioned vertically in the water and leaning back slightly -may not have a supporting kick or ability to move forward -all energy is going into the struggle to breathe and may not be able to call out for help -limp body or convulsive like movements -floating face up or down on or near the surface of the water or submerged |
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What actions can you safely take to assist a person who is in distress or is drowning?
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-Look for a lifeguard to help you before attempting a water rescue -If a lifeguard or other professional responder is not present, make sure you have appropriate equipment for your own safety and that of the drowning person -Call for help immediately if proper equipment is not available -Never swim out to a person unless you have the proper training, skills and equipment |
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Describe three non-swimming rescues and assists that you can use to help someone who is in trouble in the water
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-Reaching assist -Throwing assist -wading assist |
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Describe how to use the head splint technique for a person who is unresponsive in the water or has a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in the water
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-Gently approach the person from the side -Move the person's arms up alongside the head by grasping the person's arms midway between the shoulder and elbow. Move the person's right arm with you right hand and the person's left arm with your left hand. -Squeeze the person's arms against the head -Glide the person forward -Move slowly and rotate the person toward you until they are face up. -Position the person's head close to the crook of your arm with the head in line with the body |
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Describe the general care for someone who has been involved in a drowning accident
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-remove from water depending on condition -ensure the person's face are out of the water -an open airway is maintained -resuscitation is begun as soon as possible |
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What three factors should you consider when determining the scene is safe in a water emergency?
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-The condition of the person -The condition of the water -The resources available |
