References and publications

Anatomy and physiology
To correctly execute their duties, rescuers must understand the different systems of the human body. This technical sheet will help you master the human anatomy. 
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Taking over an emergency situation
Taking over an emergency situation involves the clinical evaluation of a patient during emergency response as well as triage. These methods are taught with the goal of helping candidates and preparing them to act methodically when taking over an emergency situation.
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9-1-1 call center operation
During an emergency situation, you must - most of the time - dial 9-1-1. Who answers 9-1-1? Why must we give our coordinates before communicating the nature of the problem? This sheet contains answers to the most frequently asked questions that will help you understand how these types of calls unfold.

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Medical problems
Integrate more information regarding different medical problems, such as shock, syncope, convulsions and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). 
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Drowning 
Fatal droning, non-fatal drowning with or without morbidity, the process of drowning: this is some of the information that you must know to better understand drowning. 
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Agonal respiration
Agonal respiration, late sign of a severe lack of oxygen, is usually the last stage before apnea. Understanding this type of breathing is essential to identify signs of distress and to quickly execute the necessary rescue maneuvers on a victim.
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Trauma
As a lifeguard, you will be confronted to different types of trauma : spinal injuries, head trauma or nose fractures, for example. See this technical sheet for information about the most common types of trauma.
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Concussion management protocol
Concussions are often accompanied by a short loss of consciousness, but there are usually no signs or symptoms that indicate a specific or localised cerebral injury. See this technical sheet to know how to recognize a concussion and react appropriately.
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Barotrauma
The term barotrauma often alludes to deep-sea diving, but did you know certain barotraumas can occur in our swimming pools... and even outside of the water?
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