Open Water Lifesaving, 2/E - Pearson Custom Publishing

Open Water Lifesaving: The United States Lifesaving Association Manual, 2/E
	United States Lifesaving Association ISBN: 0-536-73735-5 Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing Copyright: 2003 Pages: 416 Order this Book: 1-800-947-7700 for individual sales 1-800-922-0579 for bookstore orders
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Description

This is the 2003 edition of the United States Lifesaving Association’s official manual. This comprehensive training and reference for open water lifesaving is a required reference for all training programs conducted in accordance with the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Coverage includes OSHA regulations, lifesaving equipment guidelines, and lifeguard health and safety. The manual has been significantly updated since the 1995 edition with new photographs and illustrations. All historical material has been updated.

Learning Aids:

Web Boxes – references to appropriate websites listed throughout the manual
Learn More boxes – reference to additional learning material
Discussion Points – at the end of each chapter to assist in learning and memory retention

New Material

Aquatic life hazards such as shark bites, shark bite rescue, and treatment of jellyfish stings
Pathophysiology of drowning and sudden immersion syndrome
Cold shock and cold water urticaria – an explanation of these phenomena
Effective water observation and maintaining vigilance
Rescue board paddling techniques – new how-to photos
A new section on ice rescue
In-water resuscitation and in-water spinal immobilization
Guidelines for releasing drowning victims from care
Legal issues
Scuba illness and treatment
Junior lifeguard programs

Expanded and Updated Coverage

Preventive lifeguarding
Incident command
OSHA regulations – how lifeguards prevent communicable disease transmission
Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Report forms