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10
Minute Video & Public Service Announcements
The
10 Minute Program
This portion of the DVD provides a basic overview of the Cold Water
Boot Camp USA program, touching on key factors while Gordon Giesbrecht
serves as your host and “instructor." Dr. Giesbrecht, AKA Professor
Popsicle, provides invaluable information about how to better survive
an accidental fall into cold water. This program includes portions
of the 30 minute classroom instruction as well as video materials.
Life
Jackets "They are the seatbelt of the Water." In this portion
of the DVD our campers will provide evidence without doubt, that the
life jacket is the single most important piece of safety equipment
if you hope to survive the cold water immersion incident when it "is
a fight for your life".
1-10-1
The explanation is made for the importance of knowing and utilizing
the 1-10-1 principle if you are a victim of cold water immersion.
You have 1 minute to get your breathing under control. 10 Minutes
for meaningful movement for self-rescue and 1 hour for potential survival
against becoming unconscious and drowning. Dr. Giesbrecht explains
this very important principle which we know has in fact saved lives
in the recent past.
First
60 Seconds
The myth about hypothermia is dispelled. You cannot die from hypothermia
in 5-10 minutes. Viewers are introduced to the importance of protecting
the airway when suddenly immersed in cold water and the importance
of gaining control in an effort to reduce the effect of cold-water
shock and the gasp, avoiding the panic and potential fainting or cardiac
arrest (with individuals with underlying cardiac issues).
Surviving
Cold Water
Dr. Giesbrecht gives an explanation of surviving cold water immersions
including the "HELP" and "Huddle" positions, promotion of getting out
of cold water, manners in which to attack assistance with equipment
every boater should have readily available, and thermal protection beyond
the life jacket and thermal layers of clothing.
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