Swimming (2)

Different Styles and Strokes in Swimming

Lifesaving Apparatus

1. Ring: Used as a flotation device.
2. Life Jackets: Designed to keep you afloat in water.
3. Kickboard: Helps improve kicking and swimming skills.
4. Arm Bands: Builds confidence and helps children learn to swim earlier.
5. Goggles: Ensures clear vision and shields eyes from contaminants in the water.
6. Pool Safety Ropes: Separates lanes and reduces waves in the pool.

Pool Hygiene and Safety in Swimming Activities

1. Pool Staff: Be acquainted with pool staff for assistance during emergencies.
2. Movement Around the Pool: Always walk to avoid slipping on wet surfaces.
3. Pool Depth: Check pool layout and depth, especially on your first visit.
4. Long Nails, Jewelry, and Accessories: Keep nails short and avoid wearing jewelry to prevent accidents.
5. Avoid Eating in the Pool: Chewing gum or sweets may lead to choking hazards.
6. Avoid Eating Before Swimming: Wait at least two hours after a meal to prevent cramps or nausea.
7. Using Spectacles: Use an elastic band to secure spectacles if needed.
8. Lifesaving Apparatus: Learn to use lifesaving equipment in emergencies.
9. Noise Level: Avoid excessive noise as it may muffle genuine calls for help.
10. Entering and Leaving the Water: Use entry and exit points cautiously to avoid slipping.
11. Lifeguards: Swim only when lifeguards are present for safety.
12. Pushing: Never push others into the pool as it can cause injury.
13. Costumes: Wear fresh swimming costumes to maintain pool hygiene.
14. Skin Diseases: Avoid swimming with skin infections to prevent aggravation and spreading.
15. Cuts and Open Wounds: Stay out of the pool to avoid worsening injuries.
16. Athlete’s Foot: A condition caused by bacteria that affects the feet; avoid walking barefoot in wet areas.
17. Oil and Makeup: Avoid using oil or makeup to keep the water clean.
18. Blowing Nose: Clear your nose before entering the pool, especially if you have a cold.
19. Shower and Foot Baths: Use these before swimming to clean grime and sweat.
20. Drying After a Swim: Dry thoroughly, especially between toes and underarms, to prevent bacterial growth.
21. Menstruation: Swimming during menstruation is safe and not harmful.

Drowning and First Aid

Drowning

Drowning: An incident involving asphyxia caused by fluid aspiration or airway obstruction in water.

First Aid

First Aid: Immediate medical care given to someone injured or ill.

First Aid in Drowning Accidents

1. Call the attention of the pool staff.
2. Seek help from someone who knows how to swim.
3. Remove the patient from the water.
4. Lay the patient on the floor and observe.
5. Check vital signs:
   • Pulse rate
   • Eye condition
   • Physical condition
   • Emotional condition
6. Push on the back to remove excess water intake.
7. Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
8. Bring the patient to the nearest hospital for further treatment.