1. RLSS Water Safety Workshop
Rescue
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2. What should you do in an emergency?
Use the Emergency Action Model to learn how to respond in an emergency situation
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3. 2h
Land Based Rescue – Shout and Signal Assess the situation using the Emergency Action Model
Gain the casualty’s attention by shouting and waving.
Instruct casualty to kick their legs and move their arms.
Encourage casualty to a point of safety and talk to them.
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4. In pairs practice a shout and signal rescue.
Now have a go!
In pairs practice a shout and signal rescue.
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5. 2h
Land Based Rescue – Reach Assess the situation using the Emergency Action Model
Gain casualty’s attention by shouting and waving
Get down low to the ground and reach out to the casualty with a rescue aid
Pull casualty to safety and monitor them
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6. In pairs practice a reach rescue.
Now have a go!
In pairs practice a reach rescue.
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7. 2h
Land Based Rescue – Rope Throw Assess the situation using the Emergency Action Model
Gain attention of casualty by shouting and signalling to them. Locate a throwing rope.
Coil the rope while encouraging the casualty to swim towards you
Throw the rope underarm, get low to the ground and pull casualty to safety.
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8. In pairs practice a throw rescue.
Now have a go!
In pairs practice a throw rescue.
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9. 2h
Treatment of Shock
A casualty with shock may be pale with cold, clammy skin; they may be thirsty, feel sick, may be sweating and feeling dizzy. To treat the casualty:
Lay the casualty down, and raise their legs. Loosen clothing around the casualty’s neck.
Keep the casualty warm and call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
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10. In pairs practice treating someone who is in shock.
Now have a go!
In pairs practice treating someone who is in shock.
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