Lifeguard in-line stabilization projectCompare and contrast these photos of a bear hug from a United Kingdom lifeguarding website to the American Red Cross head splint technique and head and chin support.
Which do you prefer? Why?
Extra thought will get you extra credit.
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The method below is called the bear hug. A U.S. article referred to it as the body hug.
This description is from the U.S. article:
Spinal Immobilization Techniques for the Lifesaver
Peter Wernicki, MD
"BODY HUG
The rescuer approaches the face-up victim from behind and partially
submerges. The rescuer then places the rescuer's arms through the victim's
armpits and places the rescuer's hands over the victim's ears, thus
stabilizing the head. The rescuer's face is placed next to the victim's
head. A face-down victim has the technique applied from behind in a similar
manner. The rescuer places the rescuer's head towards the side of the victim
to which the rescuer will roll. The rescuer then submerges, rolls the victim
towards the rescuer and comes up in the position described above.
This method provides exceptional immobilization.
It is of limited value in
shallow water.
It may not be applicable if there is a significant size
mismatch between rescuer and victim.
A lone rescuer cannot adequately
perform rescue breathing without changing grip, although some modifications
are used by some agencies.
Finally, a change in immobilization by a second
rescuer is required before placing the victim on a spine board."
  
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This is called the vice grip in the UK.
I first learned it as the Canadian Roll before it was introduced into American Red Cross courses as the head and chin.
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The website these photos are from said the following:
"All pictures are ©Lifeguard Skills UK. Pictures can be used for lifeguard related issues if acknowledgment is given to Lifeguard Skills UK."
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