ladder approach
{{Short description|Aquatic lifesaving technique}}
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The ladder approach is a widely taught lifesaving technique and is used to promote the safety of a rescuer during an aquatic rescue.{{Cite web|date=2015-06-02|title=The Ladder Approach: a step-by-step procedure for successful rescues|url=https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/lifeguarding/rescue-techniques/ladder-approach-step-step-procedure-successful-rescues|access-date=2021-04-13|website=Société de sauvetage du Québec|language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Reach, Throw, Row, or Go |url=https://www.boat-ed.com/indiana/studyGuide/Reach-Throw-Row-or-Go/10101602_35414/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.boat-ed.com}} The approach stresses using the least dangerous method possible during a rescue, and moving on to more dangerous options if it becomes necessary to do so.{{Cite web |last=September 27 |first=Anonymous // |last2=Reply |first2=2023 at 1:20 pm // |date=2023-04-17 |title=Reach, Throw, Row, Go! Learn the 4 Water Rescue Techniques |url=https://scoutlife.org/outdoors/178557/reach-throw-row-go-learn-more-about-the-4-water-rescue-techniques/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=Scout Life magazine |language=en-US}}
This method can help keep the rescuer as safe as possible throughout the rescue.
The ladder approach
(Safest Option)
- Talk - Try to talk the victim to safety- see if they can help themselves.
- Throw - Throw an aid to the victim
- Reach - Reach with an aid to try to help the victim
- Wade - Wade into the water and provide aid to the victim
- Row - Row out to the victim and help them into your boat/provide them with an aid
- Swim - Swim out to the victim and provide them with an aid
- Tow - Swim out to the victim and tow them back to safety using an aid
- Carry - Swim out to the victim and carry them on your back since they might be unconscious.
(Most Dangerous Option)
- Helo - This stage, representing helicopter rescue is sometimes added. This carries a wide range of different and additional risks for both rescuers and casualty.{{Cite web |title= |url=https://dothanfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/150.6-Water-Rescue-Signarure-on-File-.pdf}}{{Cite web |title=Wet Feet |url=https://www.ksar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/8-Wet-Feet_New_Logo.pdf}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.lifesaving.ca Lifesaving Society]
- [http://www.lifesavingsociety.com Lifesaving Society Ontario]
- [http://www.ilsf.org International Life Saving Federation]