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{{Short description|Aquatic lifesaving technique}}
{{One source|date=June 2022}}
The '''ladder approach''' is a widely taught [[lifeguard|lifesaving]] technique taught by [[Royal Life Saving Society Canada|Lifesaving Society]] and is used to promote the safety of a [[rescuer]] during an [[Water|aquatic]] rescue.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2015-06-02|title=The Ladder Approach: a step-by-step procedure for successful rescues|url=https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/lifeguarding/rescue-techniques/ladder-approach-step-step-procedure-successful-rescues|access-date=2021-04-13|website=Société de sauvetage du Québec|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Reach, Throw, Row, or Go |url=https://www.boat-ed.com/indiana/studyGuide/Reach-Throw-Row-or-Go/10101602_35414/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.boat-ed.com}}</ref> The approach stresses using the least dangerous method possible during a rescue, and moving on to more dangerous options if it becomes necessary to do so.<ref>{{Cite web This|last=September method27 can|first=Anonymous help// keep|last2=Reply the|first2=2023 rescuerat as1:20 safepm as// possible|date=2023-04-17 throughout|title=Reach, Throw, Row, Go! Learn the rescue.<ref4 nameWater Rescue Techniques |url="https:0"//scoutlife.org/outdoors/178557/reach-throw-row-go-learn-more-about-the-4-water-rescue-techniques/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=Scout Life magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>.
This method can help keep the rescuer as safe as possible throughout the rescue.<ref name=":0" />
==The ladder approach==
(Safest Option)
(Bottom of the ladder)
*Talk - Try to talk the victim to safety- see if they can help themselves.
*Throw - Throw an aid to the victim
*Swim - Swim out to the victim and provide them with an aid
*Tow - Swim out to the victim and tow them back to safety using an aid
(Most Dangerous Option)
*Carry - Using direct physical contact, remove the victim from danger
(Top of the ladder)
* Helo - This stage, representing helicopter rescue is sometimes added. This carries a wide range of different and additional risks for both rescuers and casualty.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://dothanfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/150.6-Water-Rescue-Signarure-on-File-.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wet Feet |url=https://www.ksar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/8-Wet-Feet_New_Logo.pdf}}</ref>
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