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emergency procedures
sports med
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Medical
12th Grade
02/15/2011

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Term
• The Emergency Plan
Definition
phone access, assignment of emergency call a) type of situation b)type of situation, suspected injury or illness c)condition of athlete d)current assistance e)location of both, phone and injury f)keys to all gates and locks g)send someone with the athlete
• Parent notification
Term
• Evaluation process of emergency
Definition
survey the safety of the scene, primary survey—to asses any potential life threatening problem, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, severe bleeding, shock
Term
• Once the person is stable, a secondary survey is done, secondary survey
Definition
to uncover situations that do not threaten their life, but if not uncovered will threaten life
Term
• Bleeding—external bleeding, treatment
Definition
direct pressure, 2)elevation, 3)pressure points
Term
• Internal bleeding
Definition
only identified by x-rays or diagnostics, could result in shock
Term
• Shock—signs and symptoms of shock
Definition
1.) moist, pale, cool, clammy skin 2.) pulse is rapid and weak 3.) respirations are increased and shallow 4.) blood pressure decreases, systolic pressure is below 90 5.) urinary or fecal inconsistencies
Term
• Treatment of shock
Definition
1.) maintain normal body temp. 2.) lay-down and elevated the feet 8-12 inches 3.) physiological factors
Term
• Vital signs
Definition
pulse rate: adults: average is 60-80 beats/minute children:80-100 beats/minute
Term
• Stroke volume
Definition
amount of blood pumped per beat
Term
• Respirations:
Definition
adults:12 /minute, children: 20-25/minute
Term
• Blood pressure
Definition
: 120/80 systolic/diastolic
Term
• Skin color
Definition
red skin: increased b.p., heat stroke, inflammation, blue skin:respiratory insufficiency, pale skin: circulatory insufficiency, shock
Term
temperature
Definition
normal 98.6 degrees
Term
• Pupils:
Definition
equal in size, react to light
Term
• On site management technique: 4 things that are done when an injury happens
Definition
1.) determine the seriousness of the injury, 2.) type of first aid, or immobilization needed, 3.) does injury need immediate referral, 4.) manner of transportation off field
Term
• Immediate treatment technique
Definition
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
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