"The Boy Scouts of America is indebted to the American Red Cross for its subject matter expertise, review, and other assistance with this edition of the Lifesaving merit badge pamphlet." "35915"--T.p. verso. Includes text and col. illustrations on end papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-95).
Contents:
To help other people at all times -- Basic swimming skills -- Drowning: risks and prevention -- Recognizing a victim -- Planning a rescue -- Reaching rescues -- Throwing rescues -- Swimming rescues -- Spinal injury management -- First aid for water resuce -- Hazardous water conditions -- Additional opportunities -- Lifesaving resources.
Summary:
Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in lifesaving.
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