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Throw bag - Coggle Diagram
Throw bag
Replacement
Throwable
Easy for casualty to grab
Does not have long set up time
Does not have a long pack away time
Will not injure casualty if hit
Does not get caught easily on underwater objects
Keeps lifeguard dry
Can be used in middle of pool scenarios from the dry side of pool
Usefull in deep water
Other lifesaving tools
Pole
Close to side scenarios
can be used in weak swimmer scenarios
Lifeguard
Entry into water
All water types
Most reliable
Torpedo buoy
Lifeguard entry scenarios
Close to side scenarios
Provides support to casualty
Can be used to break altercations in water
Defensive block
Ring
Can be thrown
Deep water
Open water use
Lifejackets
Open water
Used in lifeguard entry rescues
Self rescue scenarios
Whistle
Alerts casualty and other lifeguards
Radio
Alerts other lifeguards
Spine board
Extreme spinal injury
Multiple lifeguard water entry
Throw bag use
Pool
Rescues in the center of pool
Rescues in deep pools
Rescues from dry side of pool
River
Kayak rescues
Flowing water rescue
Pulleys and hoists
lake
Deep water rescue
rescue from a vessel
deep water
Deep water rescues from the side
Deep water rescues from a vessel
Dry side rescue
Keeps lifeguard dry
Redesign
Fix issues for kayak lifesaving
Can be used for hoist and pulley
Can be used in flowing water
Easy to tie to boat or hold
Accurate to throw
Will not be pulled underwater by eddies
For pool use
Faster pack away time
Easier for casualty to see and grab
Keeps lifeguard dry
Gives lifeguard confidence in the equipment
Faster set up time
Lake use
Can be used from vessel without getting caught
Gives lifesaver confidence in the equipment
Issues with current design
In lifesaving
Not trained with in updated lifeguard qualifications
Easy to miss target
Harder for casualty to grab than other lifesaving tools
Takes time to set up
Usually clipped to lifeguards seat
Bag needs to be opened
bag needs to be thrown
Bags pack up after use is long
Bag needs to be stuffed
Lifeguards would prefer to enter the water themselves than use a throw bag
Lifeguard confidence in the equipment is low
In extreme sport
Kayaking and water sport
gets caught in rocks and branches
When pulling, will get snagged
Handle on bag needs to be cut off
Will get caught easily
Rope will be modified by kayakers
Cut at base and tied to Karabiner for ease of removal
Allowed for use in hoists and pulleys
Easy to miss target
Will flow downstream in flowing water
May be pulled underwater in eddies