LAZARO, JOHN ROCKFORD R.

BSCRIM 2-1
FIRST AID

QUESTIONS:

1. AT WHAT AGE SHOULD YOU LEARN TO SWIM?

2. IS “RESCUE BREATHING” THE SAME AS “CPR”?

3. WHAT IS “DRY” DROWNING AND “SECONDARY DROWNING?

4. IN WHAT WAY “RIP CURRENTS” DANGEROUS?

5. HOW EFFECTIVE IS OUR “BARANGAY AMBULANCE” COMPARE TO AN

“EMS”?

6. DIFFERENTIATE “HYPOXIC BLACKOUT” FROM “SHALLOW BLACKOUT”?

7. CAN YOU GET “HYPOTHERMIA” IN A TROPICAL COUNTRY LIKE THE

PHILIPPINES

8. WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR “HYPERTHERMIA”?

9. WHY IS “WATER SAFETY” IMPORTANT?

10. LIST SOME “IT’S A MUST” WATER SAFETY POINTERS FOR

YOUNGSTERS
ANSWERS!

1. It should be at around 4-5 years old. Due to most youngsters can

synchronize their motions to swim strokes and kick their feet by this age,
which are essential abilities for effective swimming.

2. When a person has a pulse but isn't breathing, rescue breaths can be
provided alone. When a person's heartbeat and breathing have ceased,
CPR is performed. Chest compressions and rescue breathing are
performed in cycles during CPR.

3. Dry drowning occurs when water is inhaled, muscular spasms in the

airway impede airflow, resulting in dry drowning, while Second
drowning, water is breathed into the lungs. The water irritates the lungs,
causing them to swell with fluid and make breathing difficult. This is
known as pulmonary edema.

4. Rip currents travel at 1 to 2 feet per second on average. This makes

rip currents particularly perilous for beachgoers, since even the
strongest swimmers can be swept out to sea. Beach swimmers must be
cautious since rip currents flow perpendicular to the shore and can be
very violent.

5. The Barangay Ambulance are much more faster to respond within the
radius of the said neighborhood where as the emergency medical
service (or EMS) are long way from the ongoing emergency and you’ll
have to wait for them to arrive ETA at the location.

6. Hypoxic blackout is defined as "the loss of consciousness in an

underwater swimmer or diver after an apnea submersion followed by
hyperventilation, where alternative causes of unconsciousness have
been ruled out." Shallow water blackout has the potential to affect
anyone in the water, even fit and experienced

7. Of course, the main determinant of hypothermia is the temperature.

From 0 to 10 degrees, hypothermia is known to occur. Keep in mind that
claims of subzero temperatures should always be treated with caution.
This is due to the fact that temperatures rarely fall below that level, even
in the Cordilleras. Wristwatch thermometers and similar devices are not
accurate temperature gauges.
8. Hyperthermia can only be reversed by a change in environment,
rehydration, and external cooling efforts (such as cool water or ice packs
on the skin). Wet the person with cold or cool water, preferably from a
shower if possible, or from a hose or other water source. Apply ice packs
to the groin, armpits, cheeks, palms, and soles. Moisten the skin with a
moist cloth or water spray on a regular basis.

9. If you're swimming in a pool, be sure you're familiar with the pool's

laws and regulations. While many rules will apply to all pools, there may
be those that are unique to the one in issue. Some basic guidelines at
pools include: avoiding diving in the shallow end, swim only in approved
places, and swim only where you feel comfortable. Adults and children
alike frequently believe that the deep end isn't all that deep. If you don't
know how to swim properly, that end can be quite deep. So, all you have
to do is be informed of the pool's rules, and you'll be fine.
 Never swim alone
 Follow the directions of the lifeguards/adults
 No running, pushing, diving or horseplay on the pool deck
 Know the basics of swimming
 Call for help if you are in trouble

10.
 NEVER SWIM ALONE
 SUPERVICE CHILDREN WHEN THEY’RE IN THE WATER
 DON’T PLAY BREATH-HOLDING GAMES
 ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE VEST
 DON’T JUMP IN THE WATER TO SAVE A FRIEND
 ENTER THE WATER FEET FIRST
 STAY AWAY FROM POOL DRAINS
 STAY WITHIN DESIGNATED SWIM AREAS
 AVOID DRINKING OR USENG ALCOHOL
 LEARN CPR
 TEACH YOUR KIDS TO BE SAFE IN THE WATER
 DON’T STROLL TOO FAR FROM THE LIFEGUARD’S FIELD OF VIEW