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Swimmer with pained facial expressionA swimmer floating in the water A swimmer at poolside resting head on armsA member of public looking into pool with a concerned expression
What is a responsive casualty?
May be able to help them selves if they respond to you speaking to them and encouraging them
What is an unresponsive casualty?
A casualty that in no way can help themselves
Give two examples of a medical emergencies that could impact a swimmers ability
An asthma attack A seizure
When might a lifeguard use a defensive block?
If a casualty makes a lunge or grasp towards you
What rescue equipment should a lifeguard use?
Torpedo boysBuoyant throwing devices Reaching polesThrow bags
Why is it important for lifeguard to enter the water with a torpedo buoy?
They can support the casualty without danger if themselves
When would you use a shout and signal rescue?
When the swimmer in danger is responsive and shows weak swimming ability
When would you use a shout and signal rescue?
When the swimmer in danger is responsive and shows weak swimming ability
When and why would you use an extended arm tow?
When casualty is un conscious as it will maintain casu,ties airways
Give two ways you can recover a casualty from the water
Surface dive Hip support toe
How could someone sustain a spinal injury in a swimming pool?
Dicing in shallow water and hitting headTwo swimmers colliding
When dealing with a suspected spinal injury why should you stabilise the head and neck first?
To keep the spine inline when moving
How should a casualty be removed from the pool with a suspected spinal injury?
Horizontal lift Maintain good spine alinement and support to head
What are the incident management priorities with a casualty with a suspected spinal injury?
Save a life, stabilise head neck and upper spine, response airways, check for breathing, circulation
When are you more likely to use a vice grip turn?
Where are your arms and hands when performing a vice grip?
Arms are upper back of head down the sternum and hands in front face chin arm again down the sternum
When would you use a head splint turn?
How do you perform a head splint turn?
Hands around arms and thumbs in head
How many lifeguards and trained staff are needed in total to recover a casualty with a rescue board?
What other team members might lifeguards work with in an emergency?
Paramedics, firefighters, receptionists, managing director and members of the public
What action could you take if the pool is over crowded?
Stop the reception from letting anyone else in and ask people if they wouldn't mind getting out for a free swim another time
What action could you take if a child is reported lost?
Block entrance and exits, clear pool, sound alarm, tanoe announcement, ask details about the child
Why would you begin to take action if the water clarity began to deteriorate?
As it can cause blind spots, and stops you from seeing to the bottom of the pool if someone at the bottom you couldn't see
What action would you take if there was a power cut and the pool lighting failed outside of daylight hours?
Get everyone out of the pool straight away, get the manager, see how long lights off and give credits to customers
What are the risks associated with a toxic gas emissions or chemicals spills?
Burns, deprived of oxygen, toxic gas.
What is an arm support tow?
It's where you grasp there arm from behind the back and elevate there shoulders and head by positioning your forearm across their back
What is a hip support tow?
Put your arm under the casualties arm and grasp them around the waist support them with your hip and perform side stroke
What is a under shoulder support tow?
Grasp the faulty around the chest and place your shoulder under there armpit, keep the side of your face close to the casualties back swim using side stroke
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in the water: Minimize movement of the victims head and neck using the head splint technique. If three lifeguards are on duty, emergency back-up coverage takes place: When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. What are the five general care steps for suspected spinal injury in the water?Terms in this set (11)
What is a spinal in lifeguarding?Spinal Backboarding procedure Using a backboard helps to immobilize the victim during the process of removing him or her from the water. A minimum of two lifeguards is needed to place and secure a victim on a backboard, but additional lifeguards or bystanders should also help, if available. When caring for a suspected head neck or spinal injury in water proper manual in-line stabilization is *?When caring for suspected head, neck or spinal injury and water, proper manual in-line stabilization is: Provided using the head splint technique. Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: One of the primary responsibilities of a life. What do you do for a head neck or spinal injury in deep water?If the victim is in the water and is breathing, you and at least one assisting lifeguard will try to minimize movement of the head, neck and spine during extrication, using a spinal backboarding procedure to extricate the victim from the water. When placing a responsive victim with a suspected head neck or spinal injury on a back board what in-line stabilization technique should you use?Terms in this set (11)
How could someone sustain a spinal injury in a swimming pool?A person can sustain a spinal cord injury in a swimming pool by diving in shallow water. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, diving accidents are the fifth leading cause of spinal cord injuries in both men and women in the United States. What technique is used for performing manual in line stabilization for victims in the water?When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in the water: Minimize movement of the victims head and neck using the head splint technique. If three lifeguards are on duty, emergency back-up coverage takes place: When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. What actions should lifeguards take when responding to a victim with a suspected head neck or spinal injury in a catch pool?The head splint technique What is a spinal in the water?Spinal injuries can occur in the water, typically when a persons head has collided with a hard surface (for example, diving into shallow water). Most aquatic spinal injuries occur in the area of the neck due to the bending of the neck on impact (flexion). How do you back board?Apply cervical collar and maintain in-line stabilization. Place hands in appropriate position, then roll patient onto backboard as one unit. Position patient in centre of backboard. Secure body to backboard using appropriate strapping devices in correct sequence (chest, hips, feet). How do you use a lifeguard on a spinal board?Secure the head restraints. How do you put someone on a spinal board in water?To place a spinal immobilization device under the victim, rescuers should position themselves at each end of the device, which is floated alongside the victim in the water. On command, the rescuers lower the SID beneath the victim and allow it to come up slowly until the victim is completely supported. Which technique is used for performing manual in-line stabilization for victims in the water a?When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual inline stabilization is: Provided using the head splint technique. You enter the water to rescue a victim with a suspected spinal injury. You determine that the victim is not breathing. Why is it important to support the victim’s head neck and back when moving a victim in the water?The head splint technique How do you treat a spinal injury in the water?With more than one rescuer it is possible to immobilise using the vice grip technique and perform rescue breathing in the water. If CPR is required, the casualty must be removed from the water taking extreme care to prevent movement of the spine and CPR commenced on land. How should you treat a victim with a possible head neck or spinal injury?If you suspect someone has a spinal injury: When providing care to a swimmer who has a head neck or spinal injury you would?When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in the water: Minimize movement of the victims head and neck using the head splint technique. If three lifeguards are on duty, emergency back-up coverage takes place: When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. What is the correct procedure when a patient has a head or neck injury?The injured person should lie down with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Dont move the person unless necessary, and avoid moving the persons neck. If the person is wearing a helmet, dont remove it. Stop any bleeding. What in stabilization technique is used to backboard a victim?If the victim vomits, tilt the backboard on one side to help clear the vomit from the victims mouth. The head splint technique is used for performing manual in- line stabilization for victims in the water (Figure 11-2). When caring for suspected head neck or spinal injury in water proper manual in-line stabilization is?When caring for suspected head, neck or spinal injury and water, proper manual in-line stabilization is: Provided using the head splint technique. Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: One of the primary responsibilities of a life. What are the 5 general care steps for suspected spinal injury?Place the victim on a backboard by following the facilitys spinal backboarding procedure. head, neck or spinal injury in a catch pool? Immediately signal to other lifeguards or dispatchers to stop sending riders. If possible, stop the flow of water by pushing the emergency stop button. How can someone sustain a spinal injury in a swimming pool?A person can sustain a spinal cord injury in a swimming pool by diving in shallow water. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, diving accidents are the fifth leading cause of spinal cord injuries in both men and women in the United States. What is the correct technique for immobilisation of a spinal injury patient in deep water?Secure the head restraints. How do you use a spinal board in water?With more than one rescuer it is possible to immobilise using the vice grip technique and perform rescue breathing in the water. If CPR is required, the casualty must be removed from the water taking extreme care to prevent movement of the spine and CPR commenced on land. |
When performing a vice grip on a person with a suspected spinal injury where should your hands be placed?
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