Pool and Lifeguard First Aid Kits
Of course, first aid is a big part of a lifeguards job. Lifeguard first aid kits might also be fitting as a consumer purchase - for the cottage, boat or any summer first aid.
Lifeguard first aid kits are likely to have resources unavailable in other kits. They will typically include items like:
- rescue tubes and/or rescue cans. These can aid in the retrieval of a drowning victim or disabled accident victim
- micro-shields or seal masks
- other CPR products such as bag valve masks
- automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- insect sting relief
- oxygen packs and oxygen supply equipment
- spinal first aid materials like cervical collars, spine boards or vacuum mattresses
Some lifeguard first aid products may be suitable only for lifeguard first aid techniques.
Lifeguard First aid products suitable for some consumer purchases
Also appropriate for cottage owners and other consumers, some first aid companies offer a starting system with public address, rechargeable battery, timer and remote start allowing lifeguards and others to signal from a distance.
Be sure to purchase your lifeguard first aid kit in a hard plastic container, to be rust proof, long lasting and easily portable. The US Coast Guard has specifications, guidelines and approval ratings for water related first aid kits.
Lifeguard first aid supply can also include megaphones and air horns.
Lifeguard supply companies can also include fun items such as water polo products and more.
