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This document provides information on swimming safety, drowning, water rescue techniques, and swimming strokes. It discusses group huddling to attract attention in emergencies and provide body heat. It outlines swimming safety tips, defines drowning, discusses the Aqua Code and dangers like cramps. It also details characteristics of non-swimmers, weak swimmers, injured persons and unconscious people in water. Rescue techniques like talking, reaching, throwing, wading and rowing are covered. Strokes like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly are also summarized.

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sWIMMING 2 PDF

This document provides information on swimming safety, drowning, water rescue techniques, and swimming strokes. It discusses group huddling to attract attention in emergencies and provide body heat. It outlines swimming safety tips, defines drowning, discusses the Aqua Code and dangers like cramps. It also details characteristics of non-swimmers, weak swimmers, injured persons and unconscious people in water. Rescue techniques like talking, reaching, throwing, wading and rowing are covered. Strokes like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly are also summarized.

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SWIMMING

“Group huddle technique


is one way to attract
attention and also
provides body heat from
hypothermia….”
SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS:
Learn to swim
Swim near a lifeguard
Never swim alone
Lookout for children closely, do not pass the
responsibility to lifeguards.
Don’t rely on flotation devices. PFD are not
substitute for swimming ability
DROWNING

•Is defined by INTERNATIONAL


LIFESAVING SOCIETY (ILS) as
the process of experiencing
respiratory impairment
submersion/immersion in liquid.
ARE YOU FAMILIAR
OF THE AQUA
CODE?

 Together…….
 afloat and wave……..

 REACH for the rescue……..


BE AWARE DON’T DRINK & DROWN
Impaired judgement
Impaired vision, coordination, and
muscle function
Disorientation
Blood vessel dilation
Inhibited reflexes
OTHER DANGER:
o Cramps
o Electric Shock
o Panic
o Exhaustions
o Hyperventilation
o Inappropriate Clothing
o Animals in the area
o Uncontrolled long hair
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT:
Life jackets
Gloves
Booties/Swim fins
Goggles/Facemask
Snorkel
Submersible Helmet
Life preservers/PFD
Wet suit/Dry suit (Neoprene)
CHARACTERISTIC:
Non swimmer
-> vertical in the water only concern is breathing.
Weak swimmer
-> head may have submerged periodically.
Injured person
-> awkward position.
Unconscious
-> completely limp.
FOUR GENERAL CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE
DIFFICULTY:
• NON SWIMMER

• WEAK SWIMMER

• INJURED PERSON

• UNCONSCIOUS
SOME WATER SAFETY TIPS
 Call or wave your hands for help in
trouble.
 Observe beach/pool regulations and
lifeguard directions.
 Swim parallel and near to shore.
 Scuba dive only if trained and certified
and within the limits of your experience
and training.
 Bicycle
 Side Kick
 Jelly Fish ( 1 & 2 foot )
 Floating
RESCUE TECHNIQUES
There are two (2) types of
techniques:

 NON SWIMMING RESCUES

 SWIMMING RESCUES
TALK
-> the safest form of rescue.
 REACH
-> both effective and safe to the rescuer.
 THROW
-> used by weak or non-swimmer.
 WADE
-> used when there is permissible safety depth.
 ROW
-> using small craft.
TYPES OF WATER ENTERIES
 Wade-in

Slide-in

 Step-in

Compact Jump

Dive

Stride Entry
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
STROKES:
DIFFERENT TYPES OF STROKE
WITH THEIR CORRESPONDING
MEANING:
o Freestyle
known as “front crawl” fastest stroke for approaching.
BACKSTROKES
-> breathing is not interrupted has low resistance , fast stroke.
BREASTSTROKE
• -> survival and rescue stroke adaptable for underwater swim.
BUTTERFLY STROKE
• -> competitive stroke strength and endurance.
SIDESTROKE
• -> both personal and survival breathing is not interrupted.
SURVIVAL BACKSTROKE
• -> referred to as a rescue backstroke.
LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES
to a person in actual distress. Life Saving ---
immediate assistance rendered

Approaches to Victim
Defenses against Victim
Carries for Victim
Releases and Escapades
SWIMMING RESCUES
• Front Approach
*maintain proper distance
*talk to the Victim
*use of timing when approaching

• Underwater Approach
*5 ft. apart to start swimming underwater
*safest approach

•Back Approach
*advantageous to the rescuer
*easy maneuverability
DEFENSES
-> Techniques to PREVENT the victim from grabbing the rescuer.

 BLOCK
-Prevent the hands of victim from holding or grabbing the rescuer. -
Push the victim away and make another approach.

 BLOCK & CARRY


-When victims grasp your hand , immediately carry either of your hand straight to the
victim’s chest.
-Let him hold your hand while you swim to the surface.

 BLOCK & TURN


-When victim tries to grab you block his hand and turn him around.
-Immediately use one of the carries.
TYPES OF RELEASES
RELEASES AND ESCAPES WRIST LOCK
Holds his right wrist with your right hand.
Place your right foot on the victims left shoulder.
Apply pressure from your right foot twisting him away from
you.
Use one of the carries and bring the victim to the surface
If the victim is holding over the left shoulder of the
rescuer.

Place your right hand over the victims left chin


and hold his elbow by your left hand.
Twist his elbow while freeing yourself from his
grip.
Surface the victim immediately using one of the
carries.
BACK STRANGLE
HOLD/REAR HOLD
RELEASES
Grasps the victims hand sliding them
to the victim’s right elbows while
holding the victims right wrist with the
rescuer left hand.
Twist the victim’s wrist down and the
same time push up his right elbow.
Bring the victim’s right hand to
his/her back.

TYPES OF TOWS:

 Non-contact tow

 Contact tow
A contact rescue is only recommended for
an unconscious person.
Cross chest tow
Head tow
Clothing tow
Double armpit tow
Double shoulder tow
Vice grip tow
Support tow
Wrist tow
Armpit tow
THINGS CONSIDERED FREQUENTLY IN
RESCUE SWIMMING

• TYPES OF APPROACH
* Defense Techniques
* Blocking Techniques
* Search methods
* Swimming strokes
REMEMBER

• Always maintain a
good distance
between the rescuer
and the person in
difficulty….
THANK YOU
AND
GOD BLESS

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