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Learn the rules of the pool

By Mike McCully

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The United States Fire Administration states that drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. and the second leading cause of accidental death in people ages 5-44, killing 8,000 people annually in the U.S.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 810 children ages 14 and under drowned in 2005. An estimated 2,780 children were treated in emergency rooms after near drowning in 2007. Severe and permanent brain damage affects as many as 20 percent of near-drowning victims.

The six major contributing factors to accidental drowning or near drowning are listed below in the order of importance.

Inability to swim.

Risky behavior (including excessive use of alcohol or drugs).

Inadequate supervision.

Trauma or a medical condition.

Shallow water blackout. (Hyperventilation to swim under water longer.)

Hypothermia.

In Oakland County, we have already had several drownings since the onset of the summer season. Now that warm weather is here and your family is spending more time at the pool or lake, it is more important to keep a close eye on them to prevent this type of tragedy from striking. Below are some safety tips from the Home Safety Council, endorsed by the Bloomfield Township Fire Department, designed to keep your family safe around the water this summer.

If you have a pool or spa, install a fence that goes all the way around it. The fence should close and latch by itself. It should be least five feet high.

Always keep gates closed and latched. Never prop a gate open.

When children are in or near the water, a grownup should watch them very carefully. Do not take your eyes off them.

If you have a pool party, have grownups take turns watching the children at all times.

Enroll non-swimmers in swimming lessons taught by a qualified instructor.

Never swim alone. Even adults should swim with a buddy.

Learn how you would save someone in trouble. Learn first aid and CPR. Make sure that anyone who cares for your children learns CPR.

Keep poolside rescue equipment and a cordless, water resistant telephone close to the pool area.

Post emergency numbers and CPR instructions near the pool area.

The pump in a pool or spa creates powerful suction at the drain that can trap a swimmer under water. Teach children to stay away from drains, grates and filters.

Tie up long hair before swimming. Pool drains should have a cover. For added protection, consider purchasing a safety guard to install over the drain.

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Home spas are increasing in popularity as people are realizing the benefits of water therapy. There are many benefits to owning your own hot tub from treating a specific issue like back pain to being able to relax when every you’d like. Keep reading to learn more about some models worth considering and some features to be aware of.

An inflatable hot tub has the lowest price, among hot tubs, so if you don’t want to pay a lot and don’t mind having something made out of vinyl, nylon or plastic then this is the best choice. If you would rather have an acrylic hot tub or something built in to the ground, they can cost upwards of five thousand dollars, while an inflatable can cost less than one thousand dollars. Inflatable hot tubs are pretty handy especially for the fact that they aren’t hard to install and you can take it places with you.

Moveable models can effortlessly be hooked up to an average plug-in and then they’re ready to be used. Because they operate with blowers, as opposed to jets (like the expensive ones), the portable ones don’t have much longevity for hot water preservation.

For great spas that have therapeutic qualities, consider Caldera Spas. Using their patented Hot Tub Circuit Therapy, the jet streams in these spas are focused in a way designed to provide the most beneficial, therapeutic effects. Using one of these units is comparable to getting a profession massage every time. They offer various models like the Cantabria, which can seat up to eight people.

In today’s economy, the demand for more affordable hot tubs is growing so the budget conscious can still enjoy the benefits of owning one. Some hot tubs cost only around $500, which is a fraction of what you’d pay traditionally for a spa. You can find the 4 Person Inflatable Spa, one of the least expensive units available, at Saferwholesale.com, for example. Once you inflate and plug in this unit, you can enjoy all the benefits of your own spa. This unit made from durable vinyl has 105 air jets that will help you relax and decompress.

In a word, with the wide variety of spas, Jacuzzi and hot tubs to pick out of, you should do a great deal of examining as many as you feel necessary, prior to purchasing one. Even though you need to take your budget into consideration, you should really guarantee yourself that you’re acquiring the model that best suits your needs.

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