Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Morgan and Adrian Mayhew

Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Morgan and Adrian Mayhew

From Deep Dive Into Water Safety by Kauaʻi Community Radio - KKCR

May 1, 2026 · 1h 33m · Season 1

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Patrick Morgan and Adrian Mayhew discussing water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of standardizing practices in lifeguard operations.

Episode Notes Standardization of Practice and Lifeguards should be First Responders and Families should know Pushy Pushy Blowy Blowy Sparky Sparky In this episode, internationally recognized experts Dr. Patrick Morgan Medical Director to His Majesty’s Coastguard. He has been a key contributor to advancing standardized drowning definitions and reporting frameworks, helping align global data and improve prevention strategies. His work spans the full continuum of drowning from prevention and rescue to resuscitation and post-incident care emphasizing a systems-based, data-driven approach. Adrian Mayhew of Surf Life Saving Great Britain brings decades of leadership in emergency response, lifeguard operations, and drowning prevention to the conversation. Together, they outline a systems-based approach that connects prevention, rescue, resuscitation, and post-incident care. He has extensive experience in lifeguard training, operational response, and national program development, helping shape how surf lifesaving is delivered across the UK. His work bridges frontline lifesaving with broader public safety strategy. They discuss the importance of standardizing drowning definitions, using…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Patrick Morgan, Adrian Mayhew

Topics covered

  • water safety
  • drowning prevention
  • lifeguard training
  • emergency response
  • education

Keywords

  • drowning definitions
  • lifeguards
  • rescue
  • resuscitation
  • water safety education
  • public safety
  • emergency response

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: His Majesty’s Coastguard, Surf Life Saving Great Britain

Places: United Kingdom

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