Water Safety/Drowning/Lifesaving
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Context: According to the 4W model one of the key factors of drowning is the casualty characteristics (Avramidis, Butterly, Llewellyn, 2007). The aim of the study was to identify if risk taking behaviour can lead to drowning after... more
drobs 3 (2019), S. 18-19 For more information on drObs and historical articles written by students, colleagues and me to support this social project see:... more
We conducted an extensive literature review using the search terms of “drowning” and “hypothermia” to discover the major factors related to differences in survival rate especially associated with hypothermic effects. Studies indicated... more
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been hypothesized to be related to exposure to an extreme traumatic situation (life threatening or a serious injury) transforming capable (before the emergency) rescuers or victims to... more
The aim of this educational review article was to identify cases of Hollywood stars who have been involved in aquatics. A literature search was conducted using the terms ‘drowning’, ‘Hollywood’, ‘actor’, rescue’, ‘aquatics’, ‘swimming’... more
The paper gives the full list of persons and organisations who / which received an award from the Dutch Society for the Prevention of Drowning (Maatschappij tot Redding van Drenkelingen).
The importance of thermoregulation lies in the fact that temperature as a physical parameter is crucial both for cellular function and humans' survival. The thermoregulatory system correlates not only with the cardiovascular and... more
Legislation dealing with lifeguards can have a major impact on all aspects of aquatic safety including employers and employees, certifying organizations, local authorities and swimmers. The purpose of the present paper was to critically... more
The purpose of this article was to describe the prevalence of drowning as a cause of death in the mythology of ancient Greek history and under what circumstances it occurred. From all the names and references (n= 40,000) recorded in a... more
This article aims to identify swimming-related artwork from Paleolithic times up to the present day and to assess whether possible use of art could act as an aid to teaching. An art search obtained 50 paintings and sculptures. Results... more
This article analyses the water, sanitation and hygiene situation in slum households and compares it with the non-slum urban households using data from the 2011 Census. It argues for a shift from the mere water supply coverage to an... more
Activities in the water can bring enjoyment for everyone. However, It is important to gain knowledge to respect the aquatic environment & must be aware about the rules around the water as well as the risk that are presented to this kind... more
Drowning raises some specific questions. First of all, the corpse can be not found, and the drowned person is often a " dead man without a grave", a wandering person, even a potential ghost. Besides, even when the body is found, is the... more
The aim of the present study was to develop a conceptual model of drowning incidents. Qualitative content analysis (QSR, 2002) of drowning incident videos (n = 41), and semi-structured interviews of those involved in drowning incidents (n... more
Aim: The purpose of this article was to describe the prevalence of drowning as a cause of death in the mythology of ancient Greek history and under what circumstances it occurred. Method: From all the names and references (n= 40,000)... more
Drowning is a universal and leading cause of accidental death worldwide (Avramidis, 2003a; Bierens, Knape, & Gelissen, 2002). Some people believe that the solution to preventing drowning is to have lifeguards assigned to all areas where... more
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the “commitment to action” designed by ministers of education, which act as stepping stones during implementation of the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians. The... more
Data gathered indicate that reductions in annual Australian drowning fatalities for not only children, but people of all ages, have hit a plateau, and if anything, figures suggest that fatal drownings in recent years are on the increase.... more
What do pigeons, dolphins, horses and dogs have in common with a rescuer? They have all been used as partners in rescuing drowning casualties. The present review article summarizes how they contribute to a rescue, as well as describes... more
Tanulmányunkban a nemzetközi szakirodalom segítségével járjuk körbe az úszástudás fogalmát. A meghatározásokat követően figyelembe véve korunk paradigmáját, a kompetencia3 alapú iskolai úszásoktatást vizsgáljuk. Korábbi... more
This study aimed to suggest practical and teaching applications of the 4W model of drowning. A major literature review of quantitative research was undertaken to identify potential risk factors of drowning, qualitative content analysis... more
When there is human activity in, above, or around an aquatic environment, a drowning incident may occur due to rescuer characteristics, casualty characteristics, location, and general circumstances (Avramidis, Butterly & Llewellyn, 2007).... more
Drowning swimmers have sometimes reported near-death experiences (NDEs). In this article, we review and suggest coping strategies that enable professional rescuers and lifeguards to provide more quality services to these individuals. We... more
The purpose of the study was to establish whether a difference in the technique of straddle entry (SE) is reflected in corresponding differences in head length maintained above the water (HAW). National champion aquatic athletes and elite... more
The aim of the present study was to identify under what circumstances people drown. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to analyze drowning incident videos (n = 41), and semi-structured interviews of those involved in drowning... more
The main criticism of the validity of the diatom test for the diagnosis of drowning is based on the potential ante- and post-mortem penetration of diatoms and the finding of diatoms in bodies of non-drowned human beings. However,... more
The purpose of this paper is to share the continuing swimming and water safety education journey, within a university unit which culminates in pre-service teachers implementing quality swimming and water safety lessons for children from... more
The aim of the present study was to identify the rescuer characteristics. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to analyze drowning incident videos (n = 41) and semi-structured interviews of those involved in drowning incidents (n =... more
Biraja Kabi Satapathy (birajakabi@gmail.com) is with the Population Foundation of India, Odisha as Water and Sanitation Specialist in USAID’s Health of the Urban Poor Programme. This article analyses the water, sanitation and hygiene... more
Introduction: This study was a descriptive analysis of national ambulance case records, aimed at making practical safety recommendations in order to reduce the incidence of drowning in swimming pools. Methods: A search was performed on a... more
Water safety in Greece in the form of lifesaving and lifeguarding is 87 years old (1924-2011). The aim of this short report was to overview the life of the “Father” of Hellenic lifesaving and his contribution to the field of lifesaving. A... more
Bevezetés Magyarországon a testnevelés oktatása jelentős változásokon megy keresztül, elég a mindennapos testnevelésre gondolni, vagy a ”Minden gyermek tanuljon meg úszni!” programra. Az iskolai úszásoktatást az 1777-es Ratio Educationis... more
For more information on drObs and historical articles written by students, colleagues and me to support this social project see: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ige/fnz/studium/drobs-schreiben-fuer-die-dresdner-strassenzeitung drObs 4... more
The aim of the present study was to identify the casualty characteristics that contribute to drowning according to the 4W model (Avramidis, Butterly & Llewellyn, 2007; 2009). Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze drowning... more
The article discusses the impact of an accident on each host country for the Olympic Games, in which an athlete cut his head after diving from a 3-meter springboard in September 1988 in Seoul, Korea. The lessons learned from the incident... more
With the Presidential Government System, Republic of Turkey started an initiative to develop a respectful sound of the silent and building a forward-thinking civilization, a movement that its radius reaching to Turkey; also presented the... more
Słowa kluczowe: polityka publiczna, bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne, proces polityki, utonięcia Wprowadzenie Ustawa z dnia 18 sierpnia 2011 r. o bezpieczeństwie osób przebywających na obszarach wodnych była pierwszym aktem prawnym tej rangi... more
The present paper attempted to systematise contemporary context of Polish water safety system and create a preliminary evaluation of the changes in the water safety system on Polish Baltic coast created by new legislation. The main... more
The purpose of this paper is to explore a community swimming program using autoethnography qualitative research. Autoethnography is an approach to research and writing that seeks to describe and systematically analyze (graphy) personal... more