INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS FIRST AID CARE

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INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS FIRST AID CARE

ACTIVATING THE EMS SYSTEM

if no telephone is available, give first aid care until able to activated the EMS system

if the victim unresponsiveness immediately active EMS system to the victim

five the information to the dispatcher

any addition information about the victim

the phone number where you can be reached

location victim

First minutes after accident and call 999

INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRANSMISSION

open wounds / exposed tissure

blood to blood contact

droplet infection

symptoms should be considered potentially infectious

vomiting

an open sore

a rash or skin lesion

all body fluid can be infectious

semen and vaginal secretions

fluids that lubricate internal organs, the spine, joint and tendons

blood

Saliva

can be transmitted from person to person or farm animals or environment to people

DISEASES OF CONCERN IN AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SETTING

Meningitis

Tuberculosis

Herpes

HIV

PROTECTION AGAINST INFECTION

wear additional protective gloves

avoid touching your mouth, nose, eyes or personal items until after washing hand

wash hands thoroughly after providing care, even wearing gloves

keep immunizations current

FIRST AID KIT ITEMS

calamine lation

yellow lotion

adhesive tape

antiseptic wipes

cold pack

protective gloves

safety pins

gauze roller bandage

CPR face shield

band-aids / plaster

sterile gauze pads

triangular bandage

tweezer

sterile water

first aid manual

UNIVERSAL FIRST AID PROCEDURES

provide basic life support to those whose lives are threatened to provide care to those most seriously injured first

gain access to the victim

keep yourself and others at the scene safe

observe the scene upon approach

PRINCIPLE AIMS OF FIRST AID

make the victim as comfortable as possible

prevent infection

minimize further injury and complications

control bleeding

supply artificial ventilation and circulation

activate the EMS system

recognize life-threatening situation

PURPOSE OF FIRST AID

promote recovery

provide pain relief

provide reassurance

prevent further harm

preserve life

FIRST AID CARE

TO ACTIVATE THE EMS (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES) SYSTEM IN ALL CASES OF SERIOUS INJURY

HAND SIGNALS AND OTHER NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

7. ADDITIONAL FIRST AID SUPPLIES REQUIRED SIGNAL

both hands in cross position

6. REMOVING AN ATHLETE FROM PLAY SIGNAL

hands in circular motion

5. STRECTHER REQUIRED SIGNAL

Body in T position with both hands pronated

4. SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY

hand is put at the back of the head

3. ATHELTE NOT BREATHING SIGNAL

Hand is moving to the left and right across

2. UNCONSCIUOUS ATHLETE SIGNAL

hand is moving up and down across face

1. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED SIGNAL

hand is moving to the left and right over head

the sports first aider need to understood by those to whom they are directed

hand signals are not necessarily the same in all sports

In situations noise or distance prevents verbal communication

TRIAGE SYSTEM

LOWEST PRIORITY

non critical injuries

minor wound, strain

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seriously injured, may die without further treatment

burns, major or multiple fracture

HIGHEST PRIORITY

critical injured, life-threatening conditions

Airway and breathing difficulties, severe head injuries

TRIAGE : a system of sorting into categories by treatment priority