Introduction to
Sports First Aid Care
Purpose of first aids (5P's)
Preserve life.
Prevent further harm/worsening.
Promote recovery.
Provide pain relief.
Provide reassurance.
First aid
FIRST AID MANUAL
TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
STERILE WATER
STERILE GAUZE PADS
TWEEZER
BAND-AIDS/PLASTER
SCISSOR
CPR FACE SHIELD
GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGE
ANTISEPTIC/ALCOHOL WIPES
SAFETY PINS
ADHESIVE TAPE
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
YELLOW LOTION
COLD PACK
CALAMINE LOTION
Infections
All body fluids should be considered potentially infectious.
Spreadness
Droplet infection
Blood-to-blood contact
Open wounds/exposed tissue
Triage system
Red
Highest priority - critical/life threatening
Yellow
Serious - may die without further treatment
Green
low priority - non-critical
