Unconscious Non-Breathing Procedure (Shallow Water)

Unconscious Non-Breathing Procedure in Shallow Water

Video shows how lifeguards should deal with a non-breathing, patient found in shallow water.

Key Points:
* Breathing should not be assessed until all complications can be dealt with
* 5 Breaths should be given because of aquatic history
* Bathing suit would actually be cut away prior to application of AED pads.

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The BC & Yukon NLS Committee has created and published this video as an educational tool. Instructors and students may freely use it in an educational capacity. The procedure shown does not show the only way to perform a certain skill set. Instructors should understand that the only evaluation criteria is found in the latest NLS Award Guide Must-Sees.
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Category:

Education

Tags:

• unconscious
• vomit
• LSS
• NLS
• committee
• procedure
• lifeguard
• shallow
• water
• BC
• non-breathing
• no breathing

[wcresponder]

why waste time delivering in water breaths(5x)? your right at the edge get the out and stable procede with cpr. The second lifeguard uses bad lowering posture, high risk of back injury. Delay in cpr while getting pads ready and keep your eyes on the patient don't watch the AED when shocking.