Lesson details
Once a person is out of the water, immediate medical care may be required. Knowing how to assess breathing and begin CPR can make the difference between life and death.
In this online lesson, you'll learn how to assess a casualty using the DRABCDE framework, perform CPR correctly, and provide ongoing care until emergency services arrive.
What you'll learn in this lesson, CPR and care for drowning emergencies
- How to assess a casualty using the DRABCDE framework
- When CPR should begin
- How to perform CPR using the correct compression and breathing technique
- How to use an AED safely when available
- How to place a casualty in the recovery position once breathing returns
- How to monitor the person until emergency services arrive