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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Preventing Child Drowning Annie 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 Demonstration Life Jackets Swimming Lessons CPR

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

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

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

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

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

Baby Aqua Scale Birth to 2 years $69.99

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

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

Bathing Aids Laundry Basket

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CPR (cont.) Timing is everything!!!! CPR Instructions on a child 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 Department 618-692-7541 SIUE Campus Recreation 618-650-2348 Call 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