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