DRD lifeguard
For a child/infant give ____ breaths every ______ seconds for ____ cycles
1, 3, 40
For an adult give ____ breaths every ______ seconds for ____ cycles
1, 5, 24
StarGuard Risk Management Model
1. Prevention Strategy 2. Surveillance 3. Response and Rescue 4. Emergency Care 5. Workplace Expectations
Treatment for shock
1. lay flat and prop feet up 12 inches 2.insulate ontop of body and below 3.no liquid or food intake 4.keep calm and comfortable
How do you treat a wound?
1.apply pressure with clean dressing 2.wash area with water 3.apply antibiotic cream 4.cover with bandage
How do you treat an abdominal wound?
1.cover any organs with thick moist dressing 2.leave organs in place
How do you treat an open chest wound?
1.expose injury site 2.do not apply anything!!! 3.allow person to find comfortable position
How do you control severe bleeding?
1.locate the point of bleeding 2.apply pressure with an absorbent pardon wound 3.wrap with gauze 4.treat for shock 5.keep applying bandage
How do you treat a nosebleed?
1.sit up straight and lean forward 2.pinch nose for 10 mins 3.spit out any blood that collects in the mouth
what is the 10/20 goal of proper surveillance?
10 seconds to scan entire zone and 20 seconds to reach farthest point
For a child/infant with 2 rescuers give ___ compressions and ____ breaths.
15, 2,
For a child with 1 rescuer give ___ compressions and ____ breaths. With ____ hands
30, 2, 1
For an adult with 1 or 2 rescuers give ___ compressions and ____ breaths. With ____ hands
30, 2, 2
For an infant with 1 rescuer give ___ compressions and ____ breaths. With ____ fingers
30, 2, 2
what is 3d triage and why do we do it?
3d triage is scanning the pool from top to bottom because people at the bottom will need help first
How far must you be from the pool to use the aed?
6 feet
what is the secondary assessment for injuries?
Deformities Open wound Tenderness Swelling
When and to whom can drowning happen?
Drowning can happen to anyone at anytime and is often silent.
symptoms of a spinal injury
Intoxication Neck, head, or back injury Distracting Injury Altered mental state Numbness/tingling
what is the Good Samaritan law, does it protect you as a professional on duty?
No you are not protected because the Good Samaritan law is for people that stop to help even though they don't need to
What is homeostatic dressing?
a dressing that helps blood clot
what is a seamless rotation and how is it accomplished?
a rotation where the water is constantly watched 1.incoming guard scans water 2. they switch places while one guard always keeps an eye on the water 3.outgoing guard scans one last time and leaves
where should check for a pulse on an adult, child, and infant?
adult- carotid (in neck) child- carotid (in neck) infant- branchial (in arm)
What disinfectant do you use with a bodily fluid spill? How long does it take to work? What is it made of?(ratio)
bleach solution 20 minutes 1 part bleach to 9 part water
When activating an emergency action plan, list important things you should do.
call 911, bring the aed, backboard, and crash bag, clear the pool
What is the 5 minute scanning process and what is the purpose?
change positions every 5 minutes to ensure you are attentive and fully focused
what are signs of life?
color, movement, breathing, bleeding
what are the 3 forms of entry?
compact jump-used in all depths to get out farther in the pool ease in entry- won't create a splash and reduce collision risk run in entry- used from zero depth
opiod overdose treatment
cpr ready and monitor
swallowed poison treatment
do not feed or drink
concussion treatment
do not let person leave
sudden cardiac arrest
electrical malfunction of heart
How often will the aed analyze?
every 2 mins
How do you move a person in a masscaumalty emergency?
extremity drag clothing drag towel drag
when you survey a scene you look for...
fire, wire, gas, and glass
Chemical eye injury treatment
flush eye for 15 mins
what types of bone injuries are there? How do you treat them?
fracture-break bone dislocation-separation of bones treatment-stabilize limb and apply ice if swells
inhaled poison treatment
fresh air and monitor
what should you do if you rescue a guest having a seizure?
keep head above water and wait
what should you do if you rescue a guest having a seizure?
keep head above water and wait for seizure to pass
legal considerations
make sure to get permission and act to the extent of your ability
secondary cardiac arrest
occurs with loss of breathing
missing tooth treatment
place tooth in Hanks balanced salt formula
If the person shows signs of life but are not responsive you should...
put them in recovery position
skin contact poison treatment
remove contaminated clothing, brush chemicals off, rinse with water
what do you do during a mass casualty emergency?
set up triage ambulatory-people that can walk delayed-non life threatening immediate-life threatening injury dead- show no signs of life
which one is best? spinal motion restriction or immobilization
spinal motion restriction- if the person can
which one is best? spinal motion restriction or immobilization
spinal motion restriction- if the person can move without anything hurting let them move if it hurts let them find a position that is comfortable if they need you to help them not move you can help
what types of soft tissue injuries are there? How do you treat them?
sprains-stretching/tearing ligaments that hold joints together strain-stretching/tearing muscles or tendons muscle contusion-bruising a muscle treatment- ice for 20 mins
impaled object in eye treatment
stabilize object and cover both eyes with towel
heat stroke (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: agitation, confusion, altered mental status, seizure, slurred speech, loss of consciousness treatment: douse in cold water, put icepacks in groin and armpits
seizure (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: confusion, wandering, strange behavior, twitching/shaking treatment: calm them and put in recovery position
dehydration (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: headache, thirst, dry mouth, fatigue/weakness, urine is irregular, dizzy treatment: drink electrolyte drink, treat for heat exhaustion
chemical burns (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: itching treatment:run with water for 15 mins and lightly cover
heat exhaustion (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: nausea, fatigue,dizzy, weakness, rapid pulse treatment: seek shade in cool temperature, drink fluids, rest
stroke (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: numbness of one side of face/arm/leg, confusion, trouble speaking, trouble understanding, headache, trouble seeing, dizziness, trouble walking treatment: Face test, Arms test, speak test, write down the time
minor burns (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: pain, redness, swelling, blisters treatment: cool with water for 10 mins, loosely cover
hypoglycemia (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: pale/sweaty skin, anxiety/trembling, pounding heart, feeling hungry/weak, fainting treatment:eat something high in sugar
tick bites (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms: tick attached to skin treatment:grasp tick with tweezers and slowly pull up
insect sting (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:bite, painful, swollen, itchy treatment:remove stinger, wash site, cover, ice
heart attack (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:chest pain/discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, lightheaded, heavy sweating, indigestion, fear, uncertainty, denial treatment:loosen clothing and get comfortable, take aspirin, use aed if necessary
snake bites (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:double/single fang mark, swelling treatment:control bleeding, cover, put area below heart
marine animal bite (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:pain at sting site, raised, red, itchy rash treatment: wipe off stinger/tentacle, wash with vinegar for 30 sec, put in hot water for 20 min
human and animal bites (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:pain, bleeding, wound, tissue amputation treatment:control bleeding, wash for 5 mins, cover, ice
hypothermia (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:pale/cold skin, shivering, difficulty speaking, loss of coordination, altered mental status treatment:warm location, remove wet clothing, replace with dry clothes
frostbite (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:pins and needles in body part, throbbing treatment:warm in warm water, skin to skin contact head and neck
venemous spider bite (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:puncture mark, bleeding, swelling, tenderness, itching, redness treatment:keep person warm, reassured
critical burns (symptoms and treatment)
symptoms:skin appears dry and leathery, black, white, or charred treatment: separate all clothing that will separate willingly and lightly cover
what are the different rescues?
the front rescue- where you push the tube in-front of you with straight arms kick to side of pool rear rescue- put arms through armpits and pull back to put person on-top of tube kick underneath person to get to side leg grab rescue- hook feet under persons armpit and climb rope of tube to get up and use rear rescue
why is it important to use your whistle to communicate?
to communicate with guards across the pool that wouldn't hear you when speaking
How do you use a tourniquet and what is it used for?
to stop excessive bleeding 1.place 2-3 inches above wound and tighten until bleeding stops 2.if needed apply another
Symptoms of shock
uneasiness, restless, worried, confused, diminished response, pale/cool/sweaty skin
what should you do after you rescue a guest?
warn them if they experience any symptoms to seek medical attention
what is a proactive rotation?
well preformed rotation the doesn't compromise the level of surveillance
toxic eye injury treatment
when a foreign substance gets into the eye flush eye for 15 mins
what is the RID factor
Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction
What is a RWI?
Recreational water illness
What does STAARR stand for?
Scan Target Assess Alert Rescue Review
what is the secondary assessment for illness?
Symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last intake Events
Why is surveillance important?
To notice people that start the drowning process so that we can stop it asap
