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I happen to prefer that style of snorkel.
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Im also inclined to agree that medical screening would in the long term save more than AEDs everywhere (although obviously both together would help a lot).
as indicating that money would be better spent on physicals....
There is no clear evidence of the value of early of defibrillation following near drowning. Cost-benefit analysis for early defibrillation by lifeguard programs is absent. There will always be interesting discussion about the priority of early defibrillation by lifeguards in relation to other training and equipment needs of lifeguards and lifeguard programs.
Lifesavers and lifeguards have the unique challenge of providing rescue and resuscitation service in and around water. Drowning and near drowning are hypoxic events with significant consequences 6 7. The prevention of drowning deaths and near-drowning accidents must remain a principle function of lifesavers and lifeguards.
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6. Lifesavers and Lifeguards may play a role in the delivery of AED if this is consistent with the support and service priorities of that community.
7. If lifesavers or lifeguards will be delivering AED, they must receive appropriate training in the use of AED and the associated issues related to outcomes, stress and grief.