What action is taken when a guest is not breathing or if there is uncertainty about their breathing?

When a guest is not breathing, or there is uncertainty about their breathing, checking the pulse is a critical step. Establishing whether there is a pulse is essential because it helps determine the appropriate course of action. If the person has a pulse but is not breathing, rescue breathing can be initiated. Conversely, if there is no pulse, this indicates a cardiac event, necessitating immediate initiation of CPR.

Checking the pulse after confirming the absence of breathing helps in making informed decisions swiftly, which is vital in emergency situations. Assessing the situation accurately allows lifeguards to provide the most effective and life-saving interventions based on the condition of the victim.

While alerting emergency services is essential as part of the overall response plan, and rescue breathing should be initiated if no pulse is found, these actions follow the initial assessment of breathing and pulse. Water rescue techniques are appropriate only in specific circumstances and do not apply in the context of a victim who is already out of the water and unresponsive.