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