Lifeguard Persuasive Speech

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Swimming on a hot day is something we all enjoy to do.You can kick back with friends, get a good tan and have an overall good time.But many dangers do come this. As a lifeguard, I do see the fun, but I also see all of the dangers that it can possibly possess. My job is all about safety, and that furthermore why I’m here to present it today.I will show you all how to properly save an infant that is drowning.

First is to recognize the victim.When finally recognize your victim, you must act swiftly and accordingly. The first official step is to get attention for immediate help. Now it is time to act. Once the EAP is activated, you must grab the child and realize the problem.

In this scenario, we have a baby that has swallowed too much water, and has passed out. After swiftly calling 911, the first official step is to lie the infant on a flat service, and keep calm. If the infant is wearing anything to where the nipple line is blocked, you need to remove that article of clothing by any means necessary. Second is to make sure you are not distracted in any way, and make sure it remains that way.

It is time to begin CPR.The first official step is to put your ear to the infant’s mouth to check if they are breathing, which in this case, they are not. You want to immediately tilt the head in
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You want to push down firmly in that area, but push no more than 1.5 inches. I say that because you will likely break the infant’s ribs regardless.Anymore pressure and the ribs could pierce something internally, and cause bleeding from the inside which will not help your cause.In 60 seconds you should be aiming for100 chest compressions, but when that time has passed it will be time to give the infant more

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