14. Tows
| Key Points |
Check airway, ensure casualty is buoyant, head
back, keep airway clear. AV may be required at 15-2, signal, look
in direction of tow, attract attention. |
Introduction
Brief (SEEDS)
E - Explain what, why, how long, where.
E - Full kit.
S - Ensure casualty and rescuers buoyancy.
D - Keep close, pay attention, look carefully and repeat when
prompted.
S -
Questions
Kit UP
Demonstrate, work in buddy pairs.
Buddy Check (BAR)
In buddy pairs.
Entry
Demonstrate, mimic and correct.
Teaching subject (good positioning, demonstrate, mimic and correct)
Waist Deep |
- Demonstrate grip and head back position (pistol grip) to ensure
clear airway.
- Repeat with another Student.
- Students repeat.
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Deep |
- Demonstrate towing with legs on either side of casualty, ensuring
good grip on casualty
- Repeat with another student.
- Students repeat.
- Demonstrate (x 2) tow, maintain clear airway and include occasional
orientation checking and signalling/shouting for assistance.
- Students repeat.
- Demonstrate (x 2) towing with legs on one side of casualty.
- Students repeat.
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Exit
De-Kit
Debrief (REAP)
R - Review - key points.
E - Encourage.
A - Assess - give constructive feedback.
P - Progression - link to next session.
Questions
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