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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
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