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This study found that a surf-specific workout effectively simulates rescue-to-resuscitation scenarios. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality remained high despite physiological fatigue, demonstrating the feasibility of this training approach for aquatic safety professionals.

Keywords:

beach safety drowning lifesaving surfing water rescue

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Area of Science:

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Aquatic Safety

Background:

Surfers are often first responders in aquatic emergencies.
The need for effective training simulating real-world demands is critical for surfers acting as first responders.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility of a surf-specific functional workout integrating aquatic rescue and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
To examine CPR quality preservation under physiological fatigue during a simulated rescue-to-resuscitation scenario.

Main Methods:

A pilot study involved 10 surf instructors performing a CrossFit-based workout with rescue, extraction, and resuscitation activities.
Key variables analyzed included repetition time, heart rate, perceived exertion, and CPR quality.

Main Results:

Surfers maintained consistent rescue times and experienced high heart rates (83% max) and perceived exertion.
CPR quality remained high, with median scores of 89% and 91% across repetitions, showing no significant difference.

Conclusions:

A surf-specific functional workout can physiologically simulate rescue-to-resuscitation transitions.
CPR quality is preserved despite high perceived fatigue, supporting the workout's feasibility for simulating operational demands.