Aquatic rescue and safety Dennis K. Graver
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2004.
ISBN: 0736041222
DDC: 797.0289
LCC: GV770.6
Edition: (pbk.)
Summary:
"The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides
detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types
of submersion injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor
and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest,
most effective rescue and first aid procedures - techniques proven to
save lives - for all water-related injuries." "The book also provides
specific steps that you can take to prevent accidents, and it gives
you the tools you need to promote safety on the water, including tips
for people who have children with them in aquatic settings. Whether
you are simply an avid boater or swimmer or a member of a water
rescue team, this book will help you acquire the knowledge and skills
to prevent water-related injuries and save lives."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. I. Introduction to Aquatic Rescue and Safety -- Ch. 1. Drowning
-- Ch. 2. Recognition and Response -- Pt. II. Physiological
Considerations -- Ch. 3. Water and Body Temperature Considerations --
Ch. 4. Heart, Lung, and Head Injuries -- Ch. 5. Spinal Cord Injuries
-- Pt. III. Water Sports -- Ch. 6. Swimming Injuries -- Ch. 7. Scuba
Diving Injuries -- Ch. 8. Watercraft-Related Submersion Injuries --
Pt. IV. Emergency Procedures -- Ch. 9. First Aid -- Ch. 10.
Evacuations -- Ch. 11. Emergency Action Plans -- Ch. 12. Legal
Concerns -- App. A. Training Organizations -- App. B. Recommended
First Aid Equipment -- App. C. Aquatic Hazard Analysis -- App. D.
Emergency Action Plan -- App. E. Recommended Readings.
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