Drowning is generally defined as “an asphyxia death in which the body is deprived of oxygen as a result of impairment of oxygen exchange ultimately within the lungs after partial or complete submersion in a liquid, usually water, with subsequent...
Each year approximately one million people in the United States suffer from acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) of which approximately 700,000 die. About 350,000 of these fatalities occur outside the hospital, usually within two hours after the onset of symptoms...
by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in Sept. 1981, Security Tips Newsletter According to the National Safety Council, accidents are the leading cause of death in this Country for people between the ages of 1 and 44. Accidents remain one of the leading...
by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in March 1983 jems For the past three issues, jems has presented a thorough review of spinal immobilization devices that are used in traditional rescue situations. But what about the victim who must be removed from deep...
by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in May 1986 jems Each year approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries are identified and treated in this country. The average age of onset is 28.7 years with the most common age being 19 years. Fifty percent...
Lifeguard competition has been proven to be a very effective motivational tool, as well as the basis for developing a seasonal or year-round lifeguard in-service training program. by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in April 1986 Parks & Recreation LIFEGUARDS! Man Your Buoys! (Bang!!)...
by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in Winter 1987 Rescue Squad Quarterly Because of the major health concerns today, there is a major reluctance among emergency service personnel to perform direct mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing on an unknown victim. When confronted with a resuscitation...
Spinal Injuries in the Aquatic Environment Part 2: Emergency Procedures by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in July 1987 Parks & Recreation; Revised 04/15/14 All public and semi-public aquatic facilities should be equipped with appropriate spinal immobilization devices (SIDs), in addition to cervical collars, lateral...
Spinal Injuries in the Aquatic Environment Part 1: Prevention by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in July 1987 Parks & Recreation One hot Sunday afternoon, a family was enjoying a leisurely barbeque around their new backyard swimming pool. The children played a game of tag...
Eight Steps To a Safer Facility by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in Feb 1987 Parks & Recreation Aquatic activities have become very popular forms of recreation in this country, not only during the summer, but all year long. Aquatic recreational activities take many...
Why a Pool Audit Means Good Risk Management by Gerald M. Dworkin Printed in Club Director. (1990). Revised April 10, 2014 Guaranteeing the safety of all members who use your club's aquatic facility and safeguarding the assets of the club against possible loss...
The law requires lifeguards to act or behave toward other individuals in a certain, definable way, and, under given circumstances, the lifeguard has a duty to act or refrain from acting. Generally speaking, the lifeguard must be concerned about the...
The Supreme Court helps employers see the ADA a little more clearly. by Gil Fried and Ann Walker AB-Dec, Sports Law Report Analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act has produced both court opinions and popular opinion, but the landmark legislation still seems...
by Gerald M. Dworkin January 9, 1997 The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training curriculum is currently advocating a sub-standard procedure for the immobilization of suspected spinal injured patients in shallow or deep water. This issue is being presented to solicit the opinions...
by Gerald M. Dworkin January 27, 1997 The Massachusetts Lifeguard Bill No. 3993, if passed, will require the lessee, tenant or program operator of a recreational campground, which is an establishment whose main purpose is to attract and accommodate campers and their...
As a result of renewed electronic and print media exposure, the Heimlich Controversy has once more reared its head creating a confusing message for lifeguard and other rescue personnel regarding the resuscitation procedures to be used when confronted with a...
by Gerald M. Dworkin February 11, 1998 In the event a firefighter is suddenly and unexpectedly immersed in deep water while wearing full turnout gear, the firefighter's survival is dependent upon the actions taken during the first critical seconds of the immersion....
by Gerald M. Dworkin February 11, 1998 The following article was developed at the request of the University of Bath Lifeguards and has been posted to provide information for lifeguard and other Water Rescue personnel. The procedures outlined demonstrate the recommended procedures...
In 1996, a tragic accident occurred on a soccer field at Northeast Park in the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District in Illinois. After a short rain delay in the game, the skies started clearing and a referee decided to...
by Gerald M. Dworkin April 21, 1998 The purpose of this article is to describe the proper use and application of the Stearns Cold Water/ Ice Rescue Suit by Fire, Rescue, and other Public Safety Personnel during cold water and ice rescue...
Nearly half of all flood related deaths occur in vehicles. Most of these deaths take place when people drive into flooded highway dips or low drainage areas. A low-water crossing is where a road, without a bridge, dips across a normally...
by Gerald M. Dworkin May 21, 1998 Since 1980, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has documented over 18 incidents, including five deaths, involving children between the ages of two and 14 who were injured or died due to body part entrapment...
Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This information is being provided to inform those who manage and operate pools, waterparks, and other venues about the risks of cryptosporidiosis and ways to help prevent it. by Gerald M. Dworkin Cryptosporidium parvum...
by Gerald M. Dworkin July 27, 1998 A 6-year-old child runs across the pool deck. The lifeguard stationed in the nearest elevated lifeguard stand sees the child, identifies the risk, and attempts to blow his whistle in an effort to warn the...
