A Self-Help Drowning Prevention and Survival Guide
A Self-Help Drowning Prevention and Survival Guide
The Book
Table of Contents
| Preface | Author Background and Overview |
| Chapter 1 | New York Tri-State Drowning Study (1996-2014) |
| Chapter 2 | Drowning Prevention in the 21st Century |
| Chapter 3 | Learn to Reposition-Swim-Tread (RST) |
| Chapter 4 | Lifeguard Lessons: Drowning and Rescue |
| Chapter 5 | Fear of Water: A Swimming Teacher's Perspective |
| Chapter 6 | Open Water Drowning: Waterfront |
| Chapter 7 | Open Water Drowning: Oceanfront |
| Chapter 8 | Protecting Babies, Toddlers, and Small Children |
| Chapter 9 | Summary: 7 Drownproof Principles |
| Chapter 10 | Final Thoughts |
7 Drownproof Principles
To help the reader sort through the complexities behind drowning,
DROWNPROOF connects 7 Drownproof Principles that serve as
common threads throughout the guidebook. They are:
Learn RST
Learn how to Reposition-Swim-Tread (RST)
Be Supervised
Bathe and swim in a supervised area
Stay Aware
Near water — be aware of the terrain, water depth, temperature, and currents
Use Life Jackets
Wear a life jacket on a boat and in open water
Swim Together
Bathe and swim with a buddy
Avoid Alcohol
Never bathe and swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Watch Children
No distractions — watch babies, toddlers, and small children at all times
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