Child Drowning

1. Child Drowning Annie Bloodworth, Kaleb Clifton, Tanishia Smith, Hannah Vesper

2. Drowning • Bigger issue than people realize • 3,533 unintentional drownings annually from 2005-2009 • Fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death

3. Priority Population (Age) • Drowning affects everyone! • Roughly 1 in 5 drowning victims are under the age of 14 • In 2010, drowning was the leading cause of injury death of children ages 1-4 • Second leading cause of injury death for child 5-9

4. Priority Population (Race) • Minorities, especially African Americans, are much more likely to drown that Caucasians • African American children are 3 times more likely than Caucasian children • 70% of African American and 62% of Hispanic children do not know how to swim

5. High Risk Locations • Pools and Spas account for the majority of drowning’s and near drowning’s for children ages 1-4 • Ages 4 and under • 53% drown in their home • 25% drown at friends home • 10% drown at public pools • 6% drown at neighbor’s pool

6. High Risk Locations (cont.) • Children can drown in as little as 1 in of water • A study of non-pool drowning’s had 684 reported cases • 553 in a bath tub • 1 in a sink • 65 in buckets or pails • 3 in toilets • 2 in washing machines

7. Environmental Modifications • Have your pool fenced in on all four sides • Prevent 50-90% of child drowning’s • Mandated by law in 10 states • Pools should be covered when not in use • Small inflatable pools should be put out of reach of children when not in use

8. Financial Burdens • $75,000-$180,000 in medical expenses for one single near drowning incident • One near drowning incident resulting in brain damage can also account for 4.5 million dollars in medical bills • Total cost of near drowning's each year for children 14 and younger is 6.8 billion dollars

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13. Survey Results (cont.) • Types for people who answered “yes” • Life jackets • Arm bands • Tube/ring • Vest • Baby float

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22. Preventing Child Drowning Annie Bloodworth, Kaleb Clifton, Tanishia Smith, Hannah Vesper

23. Poll everywhere • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/9X6S3JBrsr0juwI

24. C) A Child can drown in as little as 1 inch of water

25. Prevention Strategies • Bathtub Demonstration • Life Jackets • Swimming Lessons • CPR

26. Bathing Demonstration • Always supervise children while is bath tubs • Keep infants within arms length at all times • Never move baths with baby inside

27. Eurobath Birth to 2 years $28.99 Babies-R-Us

28. Lil Luxuries Tub Birth to 2 years $54.99 Babies-R-Us

29. Precious Planet Whale Tub Birth to 2 years $19.98 Wal-Mart

30. Space-Saver Fold-up Tub Birth to 2 years $11.88 Wal-Mart

31. Baby Aqua Scale Birth to 2 years $69.99

32. Bathing Aids Sea Creatures Baby Bather $19.99 Babies-R-Us

33. Bathing Aids Bath Tub Ring Set 1 to 3 years $19.99

34. Bathing Aids Laundry Basket

35. Bathing Check List • What you’ll need • Clean washcloth • Mild, unscented baby soap and shampoo • Towels • An infant bathing aid/bathtub, if bathing an infant • A clean diaper if necessary • Clean clothes

36. Life Jackets • Have your child wear a life jacket whenever near water • 9 out of 10 drowning victims failed to wear a life jacket

37. Life Jackets (cont.) • Steps to properly put on a life jacket • Check label • Check for damage • No rips or molding • Fasten up • Check fort snug fit • Wear it

38. Life Jackets (cont.) • Types of life jackets • Type I: Off shore sea going vest • Type II: Calmer inland water vest • Type III: Fisherman vest • Inflatable • Type IV: Seat or ring floatation device • Type V: Belt-style PFD

39. Life Jackets (cont.) • Infant • Under 30 lbs • Child • 30-50 lbs • Youth • 50-90 lbs • Adult • Over 90 lbs

40. Life Jackets (cont.) • Costs • 10$-100$ • Where to buy? • Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shops, etc.

41. Knowing How to Swim • Children that know how to swim are 8 times less likely to drown or have a near drowning experience • Important to get your children in swim lessons as early as possible • Types of swim lessons • ISR

42. Locations for Lessons • Edwardsville YMCA • 618-656-0436 • SIUE Campus Recreation • 618-650-2348

43. CPR • Drowning victims need CPR immediately to prevent brain damage • Signs CPR needs done • Not breathing • No pulse • Unconscious

44. CPR (cont.) • Timing is everything!!!! • Permanent brain damage or death begins after only 4 minutes without oxygen • CPR Instructions on a child

45. CPR (cont.) • Visit americanheart.org for classes near you • Edwardsville Fire Department • 618-692-7541 • SIUE Campus Recreation • 618-650-2348 • Call for availability

46. Faces of Drowning Victims

47. Brooklynne Grace Traina 2007-2009 Drown in family pool Mom found her floating in the pool when waking up

48. Akeem Peters 1 year old Drown in 5 gallon bucket Wandered into the kitchen and fell into the bucket. Was discovered by his aunt.

49. HayleeMazzella 4 years old Drown in a pool Was left alone for only a couple minutes

50. Yandeliz del Carmen Claudio 2 years old Drown in pool Wandered into neighbors yard and fell into pool