前言三

There is no greater skill than the ability to rescue and resuscitate another life. The Royal Life Saving Society which，was established in 1891 has strived to develop and perfect lifesaving techniques with the aim to prevent the loss of life and injury in aquatic environments. Collaboration between Lifesaving experts around the globe has served to standardize techniques and provide a high level of training and resources to lifesavers and Lifeguards world wide.

Royal Life Saving Society Queensland have engaged in such a collaboration with lifesaving experts in Macao SAR，Hong Kong SAR and mainland China to share knowledge and assist in the development of local programs. The author of this publication，Dr.Kwok-ki Chan is an esteemed member of this collaboration，Dr Chan is a private specialist surgeon who also has a PhD degree in Sports Science，specializing in exercise physiology and exercise training，and a master degree in sports and exercise medicine. He was previously the Head of Medical Commission of the Hong Kong Life Saving Society，and was a member of the Drowning Prevention & Public Education Commission (International Life Saving Federation). From his educational background and working experience in both medical，lifesaving and sports field，Dr. Chan has accumulated much knowledge in sports science and medicine including physical training and management of sports injuries. He has gained qualifications in Beach and Pool Lifeguarding and is an Accredited Trainer and Assessor with Royal Life Saving Society Queensland.

This publication is a reflection of Dr. Chan’s knowledge and experience and is a valuable resource for those undertaking lifesaving training.

没有什么技能比挽救他人生命更伟大了。皇家救生会始建于1891年，致力于努力发展和完善救生技术，目的是阻止在水中环境丧失生命。在全球救生专家的合作下，研究出标准的救生技术，并提供高水平急救培训和资源给世界各地的施救员和救生员。

昆士兰皇家救生会与中国澳门、中国香港、中国内地的救生专家一起合作，分享救生知识，协助当地开展水中救援训练。出版这本书的作者，陈国基博士是一个受人尊敬的成员，陈博士是一个外科专科医生，也拥有运动科学哲学博士学位，专攻运动生理学和运动训练；他同时亦是体育和运动医学硕士。他曾是香港拯溺总会医疗委员会主席，以及国际救生总会预防溺水协调委员会委员。从他的教育背景和医疗工作经验，以及在救生和体育领域的经历，陈博士积累了很多在体育科学和运动医学的知识，包括体能训练和运动损伤的处理等。他取得了沙滩和游泳池救生资质，亦同时是昆士兰皇家救生会的认可训练员和考核员。

这本出版物是陈博士的知识与经验的累积，是从事救生培训从业者的珍贵资源。

此致

Michael Darben

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昆士兰皇家救生会