NL-Pool Recert Flashcards
Mild Airway Obstruction. Explain.
Hint: “Something went down the ‘wrong pipe’”
Do Not: interfere while choking or coughing.
DO: encourage the victim to keep coughing.
Severe Airway Obstructions. Explain.
Hint: chewing something while talking, laughing or walking.
Do: Ask the victim if you can help state your name and explain that you are CPR certified & the procedure going to be done on them.
1. IF the victim become unconscious them start CPR mindedly.
2.Tell a bystander to go call 911, instruct another to get you a first aid kit while you tend to the victim.
3.Check ABC’s: A: Airway b: Breathing C: circulation
4. after giving rescue breaths check to see if you can see the item and try to scoop out the the chocking hazard.
5. If the victim pukes roll them towards you and scoop out the puke using your pinky finger.
6.check to see if they are breathing with ABC method and continue with CPR or shock treatment.
Conscious who fell Unconscious.
Steps
1.slowly Help them to the floor and begin CPR.
2.Ask a bystander to call 911, get an AED and First aid kit while
3.After each rescue breaths check the victims mouth and try to remove the blockage using your pinky finder.
4. Keep doing CPR while waiting for EMS or if the victim wakes up treat for shock immediately.
Found Unconscious
- Identify Hazards and evaluate if it’s safe to proceed. think about hazards check list
2.Pinch the victim’s shoulders, clap your hands by there https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/ and ask if they can hear you. - Tell two bystanders: one to Call 911 and the other to get an AED kit and first aid kit back to you right away
- Start compressions immediately, do not stop until EMS arrives and keep track of how many rounds of compressions you did.
Victim recognition in water
Tired or weak swimmer- Limited swimming ability, weak/tired, ill or injured, become disoriented after playing or bring pushed into the pool. Unless they are helped they will become drowning victim’s.
Distressed swimmer- Their body will often be at a vertical angle possibly bobbing up and down with little or no progress of swimming. Distressed emotion, they ARE breathing so they may shout for help or be waving.
if ill or injured they may hold the spot causing them pain and often times looking/facing safety like a ledge, shore, boat or deck
Drowning victim- Possibly vertical position but DO NOT use legs for support. Has a fearful expression, may seem like they are “playing” due to arm movements. they CAN NOT call for help and CAN NOT control their reaction to struggle. they may also not be visible (submerged victim)
Swimmers at risk Low to High.
Hint: there is 8 different ones.
- Talk- Being able to guide them to a ledge/shallow end with vocal instructions.
- Throw- Tossing an assist to them (pool noodle or kick board)
- Reach- Using a shepherds hood or other assist to get them to safety.
4.Wade- going into the water(usually waist or knee length) to assist the victim to safety.
5.Row- have them take the assist and row them back to safety
6.Swim- use the assist to support the victim then swim back to safety. - Tow- Enter the water and approach victim give them an assist and tow them back to safety.
8.Carry-(Typically Unresponsive) Approach the victim in the water and using the carry of your type bring them back to safety.
Treat for shock for all cases
Rescuer’s check list and examples.
1.Hazards, Remove any hazards or move victim away from them. Examples: water, broken glass, wires, toys, or even extreme weather temperatures.
2. assist- ALWAYS enter the water an assist with you although if you can’t use it leave it all together, your call.
Assist Examples: Shepherds Hook, lifejacket, kick board, pool noodle, rescue tube.
What are the three rules of Choosing an assist?
- Availability of assist (immediate)
- how well its going to float with the victim.
- Manageability of the assist (no dragging or resistance)
What are assistive carries
They are a carry that provides the most safety but the least control over the victim and are typically only used for those who are considered: ill/injured below the waste.
name All 4 assistive carries
- Elbow/Wrist carry- from behind hold wrists or elbows and carry to safety.
- clothes carry- if clothes support the head use them to help carry the victim to safety.
3.Underarm carry- approach from behind and secure your hands under the victim’s arms swim on your back and use any kick that works. - Single-chin carry- From behind hold the victim’s head up with one finger, secure your grip and provide support.
remember to treat for shock and check ABC’s
What is a controlled carry?
Provides less safety but the most control over the victim.
Typically used on DNS or submerged victim
Name the 4 controlled carries.
- Head carry- Using a soft Vice grip support the victims head and body pulling them to safety.
- double chin- carry them cupping both hands under the victims chin, supporting their head with fore arms squeezed together lay them on your chest/collarbones.
3.modified body carry- using the mod spinal roll technique hold the victim under the armpits supporting their head with your hands.
4.Cross-body Carry- place victim on your chest and with one arm placed across their chest for security.
THE 3 KEY POINTS OF CARRYS
- ALWAYS keep victim’s mouth/nose out of the water
2.pick a carry that gives you the freedom of movement - Allows you to conserve energy.
Name all 6 removal methods
- Underarm lift
- cradle lift
3.walk out
4.one-rescure drag
5.firefighter carry
6.over-the-shoulder carry
Defenses/Blocks in the water
Duck Away: Submerge under water and quickly move away, orient yourself and go back to reverse and ready to communicate with victim.
Foot Block: Use your foot (Plant on chest or shoulder) to push them away, orient yourself and use the reverse and ready to regain control or push the assist to them.
Arm Block: not usually recommended. Use your arm to push the victim away and reverse and ready to reassess approach.
