Rescue Breathing Emergency Action Plan.docx

Rescue Breathing Emergency Action Plan

Lifeguard is alerted by possible Emergency

If the victim is not in the water, follow First Aid assessment procedures and begin Rescue Breathing with resuscitation mask as needed.

3 whistle blasts to clear pool.

Fill out Incident Reports and turn in to Head Lifeguard

Staff debriefing and follow up counseling, if necessary

If victim is in water follow correct lifesaving procedures to safely remove the victim from the water. Conduct assessment and begin Rescue Breathing with resuscitation mask as needed.

If victim regains consciousness during rescue breathing. Place victim in recovery position and monitor vitals until EMS arrives. Comfort the victim and keep them still.

2nd Responder goes to main office to inform ID checker of Emergency situation and to retrieve the QUICK RESPONSE KIT. 2nd responder returns to location of emergency to aid 1st responder.

911 caller remains at front of building to direct Emergency team to rescue location

As soon as possible ID checker notifies the Aquatics Director or the Outdoor Rec Director of the current situation

Adult Victim- 1 rescue breath every 5 seconds. Each breath lasting 1 second and making the chest clearly rise and fall

Child and Infant Victim- 1 rescue breath every 3 seconds.

Repeat cycle for 2 minutes then check for signs of movement, breathing or pulse for 10 seconds

If no pulse is present, stop rescue breathing and begin CPR