The response of the public-school division when a near-drowning incident occurred was good according to a mother. During the ordeal, a young girl was saved while struggling in a city pool, and CPR was performed. The immediate delivery of life-saving measures is crucial to survival during emergencies.
Prompt intervention
The lifeguards at the Lawson Civic Centre quickly saved a student who was unconscious in the pool. CPR was immediately performed on the student.
The supervisors quickly responded to the ordeal. The children were ushered into the change rooms by parents and teachers. Students at the location were sent back to school. They were updated by the teachers about the recent event. The girl involved in the watery ordeal was taken to a hospital but expected to recover.
Always on the watch
According to the director of recreation and community development of Saskatoon, the city coordinates the number of lifeguards at a pool in the city.
As a preventive measure, the number of lifeguards at a pool depends on the number of individuals in the water. At the time of the ordeal, the city had three lifeguards. It is the highest number of lifeguards present. During school swims where there are many swimmers present with varying swimming levels, it is a common practice.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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