Extra Flashcards
Four elements of effective surveillance
Area of responsibility
Effective scanning
Victim recognition
Lifeguarding stations in certain positions
Hypothermia and hyperthermia
Cold
Warm or hot
NJ ratio of lifeguard to patron
1:60
Why is it beneficial when you add another lifeguard
Because it lowers the ratio of lifeguard to patron
Why does American Red Cross teach this
So that new lifeguards can be informed and prepared to react and follow procedures
Cooperate with team and do the same skills
Enforce rules and educate patrons
MSDS
Material safety data sheet
Tells you what to do if exposed to chemicals
AFR
Accidental fecal release
Types of coverages
Total coverage
Zone coverage
Emergency back up coverage
H.A. I. N. E. S.
High arm in endangered spine
Recovery position
Passive victim
Unable to move, unresponsive, no movement
No struggle
Face down on one side or face up, appear to be floating, no arm or leg action no locomotive and no breathing
distressed swimmer
Movement, waiting for help, calling out for help
Showing little to no movement
Able to keep face out of water
Able to call for help/wave
Flooring or treading water
Drowning victim active
Cannot call out for help, works to keep the face above water in an effort to breathe, has extended the arms to the side or front pressing down for support, may continued to struggle underwater once submerged
Sudden illnesses
Include a heart attack or stroke, seizure, heat related illness, hypothermia, hyperventilation, use of alcohol and other drugs
If the victim is underwater for ____seconds it should be considered a drowning victim
30 or more
What are some scanning challenges
Fatigue, distractions, blind spot, glare, murky water, heavy patron loads, high air temperature
