Rescue

  1. Describe the signs and symptoms of what occurs to yourself while being in cold water and how to self prevent injury
  • The gasp reflex causes a sudden breathing in followed by involuntary hyperventilation.
  • The ability to hold the breath is greatly reduced
  • Heart rate and blood pressure both increase
  • Move slowly and deliberately to conserve heat
  • Any maneuver should by done right away
  • Keep on any clothing that will conserve heat
  • If you are not wearing a lifejacket or PFD tread water
  1. Describe the steps to follow of you’ve stayed in hot water too long
  • Move to a horizontal position and crawl out of the water
  • Once out, lie on your side until you feel better
  • Call for help if the dizziness does not pass soon
  1. What are river currents and what guidelines should you follow while swimming in them?

They are the currents in rivers

  • Don’t fight the current
  • Turn onto your back and try to stay on the surface
  • Move feet-first with the current
  • Watch for obstacles and debris ahead and try to avoid them
  • Maneuver diagonally out of the current to safety
  1. Briefly, describe hydraulic currents.

Are recirculating currents that occur just below low-head dams. It can hold you and pull you under.

  1. What are the signs and symptoms of someone who appears to be in danger?
  • Fear on the face of someone in the water
  • Lack of progress of a person trying to swim
  • A distressed call
  • An overturned boat
  • An inflatable toy apparently abandoned in the water
  • A crowd gathering
  1. What are the signs and symptoms of a distressed swimmer?
  • The person’s body position approaches vertical
  • The person is making little forward progress
  • Distress is obvious on the person’s face
  • The person may be able to call or wave for help
  • If injured or ill, the person may be holding the affected area of the body
  • The person may be facing an apparent point of safety
  1. What are some hazards other than water that you should be aware of and give a treatment for each if injury had occurred

Live electrical wires- call 911

-Move the wires with a stick

-Turn off power

-Primary check, secondary check

-Cover burns with a cool moist sterile dressing

Debris, broken glass-call 911

-If bleeding wrap in gauze

Animals-throw dog treats far away and when it goes to get them run inside

-If thinks rabid get medical attention right away

-Get to safety

-Wash with soap and water if not severe

-Call the SPCA to go get your neighbors animal

-If they won’t come get out the old rifle.

  1. Describe the different stages in the ladder approach and explain how it applies to a rescue

Carry Rescue-can’t support his or her head above the water while holding onto and aid, if no rescue aid is available and the causality not responding, or unconscious.

Tow Rescue- may not be able to propel itself to safety while holding a buoyant rescue aid.

Swim Rescue-condition gets worse, if the person cannot be reached with a throwing assist or no craft is available.

Row Rescue- The row rescue is riskier because you do it in a small boat in open water.

Wade Rescue- cannot be rescued from shore and if the water is shallow.

Reach Rescue- if close enough can use even a towel

Throw Rescue- a short distance away and a suitable buoyant object is available.

Talk Rescue- from a dry safe location, give the person clear, simple instructions about what to do, along with verbal encouragement.

  1. What are the factors you should consider before choosing an aid for a rescue
  • Availability
  • Buoyancy
  • Manageability
  • Strength
  • Your own fitness and strength
  • The immediate surroundings
  1. Name five entries and an application of when it would be used during a rescue.
  • Wading or jumping- shallow water
  • Stride jump-to keep sight on the victim
  • Shallow dive- know the bottom
  • Compact jump- off of a cliff
  • Slip-in entry- when you don’t know the bottom