Explore cutting-edge research and strategies in drowning prevention through this comprehensive online meeting recording. Gain insights from experts across various fields as they present the latest advancements in drowning prevention, education, climate change impacts, and medical aspects of drowning. Learn about innovative approaches such as the "floating point" method for assessing drowning risk, fatigue detection technology in lifeguarding, and strategies for reducing drowning in flood disasters. Discover how different organizations responded to COVID-19 challenges, understand the evolution of submersion decision-making tools, and examine the complexities of death around rescue time. Delve into river safety initiatives for First Nation's Australians, lifeguard drowning detection training, and initial insights from the Drowning and Incident Review in Scotland. This nearly two-hour recording offers a global perspective on tackling the drowning pandemic, which claims thousands of lives daily and poses increasing threats due to climate change.
Drowning Prevention Research - Recent Advances and Global Strategies
Physiological Society via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
- Dr Jenny Smith, University of Chichester, UK
- Thomas Wild, Leeds Trinity University, UK
- Adey Mayhew, Surf Life Saving GB, UK
- Dr Victoria Laxton, Transport Research Laboratory, UK
- Nick Spence, National Ambulance Resilience Unit, UK
- Professor Mike Tipton, Extreme Environments Laboratory, University of Portsmouth, UK
- Stephen Waterman, Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia, Australia
- Dr Shayne Baker, International Life Saving Federation, BelgiumA strategy to reduce drowning in flood disasters
- Benjamin Sharpe, University of Chichester, UK
- Carlene McAvoy, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, UK and James Sullivan, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, UK
Taught by
The Physiological Society
