Introduction to Sports First Aid Care

Introduction to Sports First Aid Care

Triage system

Green

low priority - non-critical

Yellow

Serious - may die without further treatment

Red

Highest priority - critical/life threatening

Infections

Spreadness

Open wounds/exposed tissue

Blood-to-blood contact

Droplet infection

All body fluids should be considered potentially infectious.

First aid

CALAMINE LOTION

COLD PACK

YELLOW LOTION

PROTECTIVE GLOVES

ADHESIVE TAPE

SAFETY PINS

ANTISEPTIC/ALCOHOL WIPES

GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGE

CPR FACE SHIELD

SCISSOR

BAND-AIDS/PLASTER

TWEEZER

STERILE GAUZE PADS

STERILE WATER

TRIANGULAR BANDAGE

FIRST AID MANUAL

Purpose of first aids (5P's)

Provide reassurance.

Provide pain relief.

Promote recovery.

Prevent further harm/worsening.

Preserve life.