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Lifesaving Library

Many research works and papers on lifeguarding have been written over the years. The ILS thanks the contributors for making their works available for general distribution.

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Communicable Disease Avoidance for Lifeguards - Methods of protecting yourself, written by a Centers for Disease Control staff member and former ocean lifeguard. (Dobbins -- September 1997)38.75 KB
Drownings in Hawaii 1993 - 1997 - An epidemiological study of drownings in Hawaii. (Dr. Dan Galanis 1999)78.66 KB
Evaluating Near-Drowning and Drowning Victims - A study on classifying the severity of victims and determining the best care by the lifeguard by the President of the Brazilian Lifesaving Society, Dr. David Szpilman. September 199727.01 KB
Flood and River Rescue in San Diego - An overview of the San Diego Lifeguard River Rescue Team by team member Sgt. John Greenhalgh. September 199725.26 KB
Lifeguard Scanning -- An Article from The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand (with published reply) (Dr. Peter J. Fenner, et al - 1999)64.63 KB
Lifeguard Skin Cancer Protection - Methods of protecting lifeguards and promoting lifeguard image successfully employed by the San Diego Lifeguard Service. (Brewster - September 1997)39.2 KB
Prevention and Treatment of Marine Stings and Bites - An overview by the Honorary Medical Officer of Surf Life Saving Australia. (Fenner -- September 1997)49.84 KB
Recognition and Observation of Potential Rescue Victims in an Open Water Environment - USLA President William Richardson. September 199750.54 KB
Rescue and Resuscitation in the South African Surf Zone - Efficacy of the South African lifesaver and current challenges by the Provincial Medical Officer of SLSA, Dr. Glen Hagemann. September 199728.96 KB