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 LocationsPools 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

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

0

4

8

12

16

20

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 jackets

Arm bands

Tube/ring

Vest

Baby 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)

Publ

ic P

ool

Privat

e Po

ol

Lake

River

Other

01020

Where does your child usually

swim?

Survey Results (cont.)

Has your child experienced a

near drowning?

Yes(2)No(28)

Mor

ning

Afte

rnoo

n

Even

ing

Night

0

10

20

When does your child usually

swim?

Survey Results (cont.)

4…6 years

7…10 years

11…14 years

15…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 months

6 months…1 year

1…2 years

3…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

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

• 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

Bathi

ng A

ids

• 1 to 3 years • $19.99

Bath Tub Ring Set

Bathi

ng A

ids

Laundry Basket

Bathi

ng A

ids

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

Under 30 lbs

Child

30-50 lbs

Youth

50-90 lbs

Adult

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 experience

Important to get your children in swim lessons as early as possible

Types of swim lessons

ISR

Locations for Lessons

Edwardsville YMCA

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!!!!

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