Section 2 - Element 1 Flashcards

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Identifying an emergency

give five subtle indicators to an emergency

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  • a member of public looking into the pool with a concerned expression on their face - they may be looking at someone in difficulty
  • customer - excuse me are they alright?
  • a swimmer floating in the water
  • a swimmer at the side of the pool resting their head on their arms.
  • a swimmer behaving in an unusual way.
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Identifying an emergency

give four more obvious indicators to an emergency

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  • shout for help
  • swimmer struggling in the water
  • swimmer on the bottom of the pool
  • bleeding casualty
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what is responsive casualty?

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a casualty - that may be able to help themselves.

Responsive casualties may be able to shout for help, follow lifeguard instruction and help themselves.

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what is unresponsive casualty?

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a casualty - that can`t help themselves
unable to help themselves.

Unresponsive casualty - will not be able to respond to lifeguard instructions, help themselves or aid in their own rescue.

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5
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Give five examples of unresponsive swimmers

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  • panicking casualty
  • non swimmer
  • injured swimmer
  • serious medical emergency
  • unconscious casualty.
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6
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Give examples (4) of minor injury emergencies that could occur.

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cramp,
bleeds (including nose bleed),
strained muscle,
dislocation.

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7
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Give examples of (serious) medical emergencies.

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  • asthma attack, (muscles of the air passages go into spasm and narrow the airway, causes shortness of breath and wheezing)
  • heart attack, (no blood to the heart itself)
  • stroke, (blood clot in the brain or ruptured blood vessel, causes pressure on the brain
  • seizure. (when normal brain activity is suddenly disrupted)
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Why is it important for lifeguards to enter the water with a torpedo buoy?

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It is importat because the use of torpedo buoy reduces the likelyhood of needeing to use an escape from a casualty`s grasp. Which is safer for both.

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What is a defensive block

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using the torpedo buoy to block the casualty from grabbing hold of you. This helps to calm them down and ensures your own safety.

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10
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What are the principles (steps) for an escape from a casualty

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  • hold your breath
  • tuck your chin, protect your throat
  • allow yourself to submerge
  • if the casualty does not let go, push against their body with your arms or legs,
  • release their grip, move to a safe distance.
  • assess the situation and rescue appropriately using team support.
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