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+
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
How old are you?
Survey Results (cont.)
One-Two
Two-Three
Three-Four
Four-Five
0 5 10 15 20 25
Number of Children
Survey Results (cont.)
0…3 4…6 7…10
11…14
15…18
048
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)
Morning
Aftern
oon
Even
ing Night
01020
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