pdhpe lifesaving!

DRS ABCD

Danger, Response, Send help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator

Non swimmer

vertical in the water

order of rescue

talk reach throw wade row swim tow

AAAA

Awareness, Assessment, Action and Aftercare.

vice grip

helps with spinal injury

purpose of recovery position

to maintain an open airway

CPR

30 compressions 2 breaths

hypothermia

shivering slurred speech cold skin

weak swimmer

at an angle to the surface normally facing shoreline

injured swimmer

• only concern is breathing
• avoid aggravation to injury
• is completely limp in the water
• accompanied and non contact rescues are likely to be successful
• may cease to panic when supported
• may be difficult to manoeuvre the person
• may be in an awkward position
• immediate contact and support is required
• may be more concerned with their injury

unconscious person

• may be able to float on back
• may be at any point between the bottom and surface
• no cooperation
• buoyancy may vary
• self preservation will minimise risk of double drowning
• support is a major consideration

order to save: people

non swimmer, weak swimmer, injured, unconscious