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| Hints for the Final Exam |
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| - Know your SHARES - Review your first aid items Evaluation Criteria to focus on: - Communication - Scanning/Rotation - Performing SHARES |
| Activity: - in your lifeguarding teams, draw a layout of the pool that you'll be guarding - label where all of the lifeguards will be stationed - randomly pick a location where an accident will occur - decide which guard will respond, and what the rotation will be - decide amongst yourselves which lifeguard is responsible for what - referring to the Must Sees, what are the all the items that must be completed in our to get a pass? |
| Use of Specialized Equipment: The use of cervical collars, oropharyngeal airways, bag valve masks, sand bags and other specialized equipment is meant to enhance patient care. In no way should the retrival of such equipment interfere or compromise the quality of patient care. |
| Sorry, but more hints to come when I have more time to update ... |
| First Aid You should all be able to provide first aid treatment for the following conditions: (reference: NLS AWARD Guide S3-31) Respiratory Emergencies -drowning and secondary drowning -obstructed airway -anaphylaxis -pneumothorax and haemothorax -chlorine gas -asthma -hyperventilation -bronchitis -emphysema Circulatory Emergencies -heart attack; full arrest; chronic heart conditions (differentiate angina and mycardial infarction) -shock -major bleeding (internal and external) -minor bleeding Head and Spinal Injuries Medical Emergencies -epilepsy, and other seizures -diabetes -poisoning -anaphylaxis; allergic reactions -stroke Heat and Cold Injuries -hypothermia heat stroke and exhustion Fractures, sprains, and dislocations Burns Injuries to eye, ear, nose and mouth Pressure-related injuries -recognition that underwater activities (skin and scuba diving) offer unique trauma -differentiation between descent (squeex), ascent (embolism) and bottom (decompression) injuries |