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
