What should you do during an extrication procedure?
The rescuer mantra for rapid extrication of an unconscious or critical victim: Be Safe, Be Fast. “Be Safe,” means do no harm to the victim or the rescuers throughout the extrication/rescue process. “Be Fast” means move and extricate quickly as possible while being safe.
How do you backboard a lifeguard?
Place the straps of the backboard over the victim.
- Starting at the top of one side of the board, place the first strap under the victim’s arm, but over his/her chest.
- Place the next strap over both the arm and chest.
- Continue down that side of the backboard until all of the strap on that side have been placed.
What is standard of care in lifeguarding?
The manner in which a lifeguard is expected to act or behave is referred to as the “standard of care”. The term “standard of care” can be defined as how a reasonably prudent person with similar training and experience would act under similar circumstances, with similar equipment, and in the same place.
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
What should you do during an extraction procedure lifeguard?
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.
How do we perform rapid extrication?
The rapid extrication technique is designed to move a patient in a series of coordinated movements from the sitting position to the supine position on a long backboard while always maintaining stabilization and support for the head/neck, torso, and pelvis.
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.
What is the 10 20 rule in lifeguarding?
Allowing a lifeguard 10 seconds to recognize an aquatic emergency and another 20 seconds to preform a rescue and begin care.
What does seal stand for in lifeguarding?
O2-line. What does SEM stand for? Seal Easy Mask.
How long does a lifeguard have to recognize the victim get to the victim get them out of the water and give 2 ventilations?
Understanding these behaviors enables lifeguards to recognize quickly when someone needs help. Lifeguards should be able to recognize and respond to a drowning victim within 30 seconds.
What attraction features might impact the removal of the victim from the water?
What attraction features might impact the removal of the victim from the water? Type of exit from attraction (stairs, high edges, ladder, zero entry, etc.).