Aquatic Rescue and Safety
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Author(s): Dennis K. Graver
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 256 pages
Edition: 1st
Published: Human Kinetics Publishers (September 1, 2003)
Be prepared for water emergencies! If you are responsible for the welfare of those who spend time in or around the water, as an aquatic manager, scuba diving instructor, or emergency rescue worker or if you're a water sport enthusiast yourself, then you need to know how to prevent and manage aquatic accidents. This potentially lifesaving guide shows you how.
The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effective rescue and first aid procedures, techniques proven to save lives, for all water-related injuries.
The book also provides specific steps that you can take to prevent accidents, and it gives you the tools you need to promote safety on the water, including tips for people who have children with them in aquatic settings. Whether you are simply an avid boater or swimmer or a member of a water rescue team, this book will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to prevent water-related injuries and save lives.