@article{ref1,
title="Drowning Incident Rescuer Characteristics: Encoding the First Component of the 4W Model",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2009",
author="Llewellyn, D. J. and Butterly, R and Avramidis, Stathis",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="-",
abstract="The aim of the present study was to identify the rescuer characteristics. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to analyze drowning incident videos (n = 41) and semi-structured interviews of those involved in drowning incidents (n = 34). The rescuers were mainly but not exclusively males between 20–30 years old, physically strong, fit, with good vision, and swimming ability; they tended to hold an updated lifeguard qualification and had previous work experience as a lifeguard; they knew the dangers of the aquatic area. Most of them worked as a member of a lifeguard team, cooperated with other emergency services, were able to visually detect and recognize a drowning casualty and reacted fast despite the lack of response by bystanders.  Language: en",
language="",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}