Lifeguarding Drill: 2-Rescuer CPR/BVM Lateral Position

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Channel: Pete DeQuincy · 2014 · People & Blogs

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This is the third drill in the 2-Rescuer CPR position drills. (Aquatics International, "CPR: Synchronized Teamwork", May 2013)

Guidelines:

Lifeguards are in 2-person teams, with a primary rescuer, a secondary rescuer. A manikin will be used for the victim.

Rescuers will be wearing a fanny pack equipped with gloves and a pocket mask. Rescuers will also bring in a BVM that will need to be assembled.

Victim is considered a dry victim with no spinal injury.

Rescuers will position themselves around the victim to provide the following skills:


Opening the airway
BVM use in the lateral position

This is an all pass drill, meaning all rescuers must complete the drill for the lifeguard team to receive a pass. This drill must be completed in 5 seconds.

A 6-12 lifeguard team is preferred. Depending on size of staff, modify the drill to accommodate needs.

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