Child Drowning

Annie Bloodworth, Kaleb Clifton,

Tanishia Smith, Hannah Vesper

DrowningBigger issue than people realize3,533 unintentional drownings annually from 2005-2009Fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death

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

Second leading cause of injury death for child 5-9

Priority Population (Race)Minorities, especially African Americans, are much more likely to drown that CaucasiansAfrican American children are 3 times more likely than Caucasian children70% of African American and 62% of Hispanic children do not know how to swim

High Risk LocationsPools and Spas account for the majority of drowning’s and near drowning’s for children ages 1-4Ages 4 and under

53% drown in their home25% drown at friends home10% drown at public pools6% drown at neighbor’s pool

High Risk Locations (cont.)

Children can drown in as little as 1 in of waterA study of non-pool drowning’s had 684 reported cases

553 in a bath tub1 in a sink65 in buckets or pails3 in toilets2 in washing machines

Environmental Modifications

Have your pool fenced in on all four sidesPrevent 50-90% of child drowning’sMandated by law in 10 states

Pools should be covered when not in useSmall inflatable pools should be put out of reach of children when not in use

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

Survey Results

16-25

26-35

36-45

46+

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How old are you?

Survey Results (cont.)

One-Two

Two-Three

Three-Four

Four-Five

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Number of Children

Survey Results (cont.)

0…3 4…6 7…10

11…14

15…18

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121620

Age of Children Are you com-fortable around

water?Yes(24)No(6)

Survey Results (cont.)Do you know how

to swim?

Yes(23)No(7)

Does your child attend swim

lessons?Yes(12)No(18)

Survey Results (cont.)Does your child use a floatation

device?Yes(26)No(4)

Types for people who answered “yes”

Life jacketsArm bandsTube/ringVestBaby float

Survey Results (cont.)Do you know

CPR?

Yes(20)No(10)

Does your child know how to

swim?Yes(11)No(22)

Survey Results (cont.)Do you own a

pool?

Yes(4)No(26)

Do you feel a lifeguard needs to be present at

all times? Yes(26)No(4)

Survey Results (cont.)Would you attend

a CPR class?

Yes(25)No(5)

Are you com-fortable per-forming CPR?

Yes(18)No(12)

Survey Results (cont.)Are you certified in basic first aid?

Yes(6)No(24)

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Where does your child usually

swim?

Survey Results (cont.)Has your child experienced a

near drowning?Yes(2)No(28)

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When does your child usually

swim?

Survey Results (cont.)

4…6 years7…10 years

11…14 years15…18 years

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

At what age do you believe that is capable of swimming without super-

vision?

Survey Results (cont.)

0…6 months6 months…1 year

1…2 years3…4 years

4+ years

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

At what age are you comfortable to have your child bath unsupervised?

Survey Results (cont.)

BucketBathtub

PoolLakeRiver

Creek

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

What can your child drown in? (Mark all that apply)

Preventing Child

DrowningAnnie Bloodworth, Kaleb Clifton,

Tanishia Smith, Hannah Vesper

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

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

Prevention Strategies Bathtub DemonstrationLife JacketsSwimming LessonsCPR

Bathing Demonstration Always supervise children while is bath tubsKeep infants within arms length at all timesNever move baths with baby inside

• Birth to 2 years• $28.99

• Babies-R-Us

Eurobath

• Birth to 2 years• $54.99

• Babies-R-Us

Lil Luxuries Tub

• Birth to 2 years• $19.98• Wal-Mart

Precious Planet Whale Tub

• Birth to 2 years• $11.88• Wal-Mart

Space-Saver Fold-up Tub

• Birth to 2 years• $69.99

Baby Aqua Scale

• $19.99• Babies-R-Us

Sea Creatures Baby Bather

Bathing

Aids

• 1 to 3 years • $19.99

Bath Tub Ring Set

Bathing

Aids

Laundry Basket

Bathing

Aids

Bathing Check List What you’ll need

Clean washclothMild, unscented baby soap and shampooTowelsAn infant bathing aid/bathtub, if bathing an infant A clean diaper if necessaryClean clothes

Life JacketsHave your child wear a life jacket whenever near water9 out of 10 drowning victims failed to wear a life jacket

Life Jackets (cont.)Steps to properly put on a life jacket

Check labelCheck for damage

No rips or moldingFasten upCheck fort snug fitWear it

Life Jackets (cont.)Types of life jackets

Type I: Off shore sea going vestType II: Calmer inland water vestType III: Fisherman vest

InflatableType IV: Seat or ring floatation deviceType V: Belt-style PFD

Life Jackets (cont.)Infant

Under 30 lbsChild

30-50 lbs Youth

50-90 lbsAdult

Over 90 lbs

Life Jackets (cont.)Costs

10$-100$Where to buy?

Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shops, etc.

Knowing How to SwimChildren that know how to swim are 8 times less likely to drown or have a near drowning experienceImportant to get your children in swim lessons as early as possibleTypes of swim lessons

ISR

Locations for LessonsEdwardsville YMCA

618-656-0436SIUE Campus Recreation

618-650-2348

CPRDrowning victims need CPR immediately to prevent brain damage

Signs CPR needs doneNot breathingNo pulseUnconscious

CPR (cont.)Timing is everything!!!!

Permanent brain damage or death begins after only 4 minutes without oxygen

CPR Instructions on a child

CPR (cont.)Visit americanheart.org for classes near you

Edwardsville Fire Department618-692-7541

SIUE Campus Recreation618-650-2348Call for availability

Faces of Drowning Victims

Brooklynne Grace Traina• 2007-2009• Drown in family pool• Mom found her floating in the

pool when waking up

Akeem Peters• 1 year old• Drown in 5 gallon bucket• Wandered into the kitchen

and fell into the bucket. Was discovered by his aunt.

Haylee Mazzella• 4 years old• Drown in a pool• Was left alone for only a

couple minutes

Yandeliz del Carmen Claudio• 2 years old• Drown in pool• Wandered into neighbors yard

and fell into pool

Sterling Carnes• 2 years old• Drown in a pool• He was left alone at a bridal

shower. Another parent found him in the pool.

Jamon Davis• 2 years old• Drown in a pool• Swimming with family and

was found face down after being alone for 10 minutes

Ollie Hebb• 21 months• Drown in a washing machine• Mother found him wedged in

washing machine full of water