EXTRACTION
The techniques used in the extraction of a victim from the water into the boat are crucial to the safety of all involved and, in particular, to the health of the potentially hypothermic victim. Both First Responders and accidental responders can use these techniques, depending on the type of boat and equipment they have available, so this information is good for everyone to know.
With a variety of high, medium and low-freeboard rescue boats in use, no single technique or piece of equipment provides a “one size fits all” solution.
The principles, however, remain the same:
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Note: These procedures should occur in conjunction with normal first responder checks for A, B, C’s, spinal and secondary injuries.
To learn how to receive an incoming victim on shore, and to see how to wrap a victim properly no matter where you are, start first with the Shore Rescue segment.
To learn the extraction techniques recommended for your specific boat type, click the corresponding link below.
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