Topic: “Do C-collars have a role in modern lifeguarding?”

A debate by experts on the benefits of cervical spine immobilisation using cervical collars in the management of patients with suspected cervical spine injury.

Dr Gary Payinda
Emergency Medicine/Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine Specialist
Medical Committee Chair, International Life Saving Federation
Medical Director for Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Mg Leo Manino
MGEM TUPC TSEM-P GV
Jefe Guardavidas Costanera Rosario EEM
Presidente EPSA -Argentina/ILS Mesa Directiva + Comité Latinoamericano ILS-América

Format:

• 30 mins total
• 5 mins to put the case
• 2 mins for rebuttal
• 15 mins open forum for questions from participants

Topic: “Is hands-only CPR better than traditional CPR in drowning?

A debate by experts on compression-only (‘hands-only’) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the role of rescue breaths (ventilations) in the resuscitation of drowned patients.

Dr David Szpilman
Intensive Care Physician
Founder Brazilian Lifesaving Society SOBRASA and IDRA

Dr Justin Sempsrott
EMS and Emergency Medicine Physician
Founder Lifeguards Without Borders + IDRA

Format:

• 30 mins total
• 5 mins to put the case
• 2 mins for rebuttal
• 15 mins open forum for questions from participants

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