Lifeguarding Knowledge - BC CAN

WARTS

Warmth, ABC’s (airway breathing circ), Rest+Reassure, Treatment, Semi-Prone/Suitable pos.

Warmth in warts

• make sure they are warm with a blanket or extra clothing

• Make sure they are not losing body temperature from shock or injury so they can recover faster

ABCs in warts

• Airway = Make sure airway is clear and feels okay

• Breathing = Make sure they can breath properly and thoroughly (maybe the 3 deep breaths check)

• Circulation = check distal circ. pinching fingers is the easiest way. if it takes over 5 seconds for blood to rush back then it is a BAD SIGN

Rest+Reassure in warts

• Make sure the victim or bystander is being spoken to calmly and reassure them everything is under control. Mention your position if not obvious or if needed (“I am certified in cpr or lifesaving etc)

Treatment in warts

• make sure you are aware of any and all major and/or minor injuries and treat them asap if possible

Semi prone position

• If they cannot sit because they are experiencing a MAJOR then lie them down (watch their head)

• Make sure they are in a suitable / semi-prone position and that they are comfortable

• Put the arm over their head straight touching their ear, and bend the knee on the opposite side. then roll them over (their head should fall on their arm, and the bent knee should fall over the straight leg)

Hazard Check

Consciousness Check for Infant

Breathing Check NORMAL (adult/child)

Breathing check if possible SPINAL?

Rescue Process Outline

DNS Talk Outline

911 Call Outline

Adult CPR Info

Child CPR Info

Infant CPR Info

Gastric Detention

Vomiting

Signs of Life

Two Rescuer CPR

EMS

Adult AED

BVM

Consciousness Check for Adult/Child

Breathing Check for Infant

Types of Scans

Things to look for during Scan

PPE

LOC

Child AED

Infant AED

Types of Entries

Stride entry

Compact Jump

Dive Entry

Wade entry

Slip in entry

Shallow water blackout

“Canadian” spinal turnover

“Modified” spinal turnover

“the most common?” spinal turnover

Conscious Carries / Removal

Unconscious Carries / Removal

Attention Signal

Understood/Got it? Signal

Cover me Signal

Open Signal

Close Signal

Slide Signal

Swimming Lane Signal

Diving Board Signal

“Girl” Signal

“Boy” Signal

Meet Here Signal

DNS !!! Signal

Spinal !!! Signal

Missing Person !!! Signal

Clear The Pool !!! Signal

SAMPLE Questions

OPA

Oxygen Oximeter

Chief Complaint

Pain Acronym

Vitals Acronym

Pulse Acronym

Respirations Acronym

Eyes in Vitals

Head to Toe Order

If major and under 13

11 dns symptoms

pink frothy sputum

HTCL

What to do when AED arrives

Vital Signs sfa

What to look out for if victim may have shock

Anxiety, Confusion, Cold/pale skin, extreme fatigue/weakness, rapid breathing, etc

FAST Acroynym for strokes

Aspirin Intake

1 adult dose or 2 low dose tablets

When to take Nitroglycerin and the questions

1st dg burn

2nd dg burn

3rd dg burn

RICE acronym for bruises/small joint or bone injuries

When could a spinal have occurred

After nose bleed from blunt impact to neck or head (or just that)

CPR