Introduction To Sports First Aid Care
Principle Aims of First AId
Prevent infection
Control bleeding
Make the victim as comfortable as possible
Hand Signals and Other Non- Verbal Communication
Assistance Required Signal
Unconscious athlete signal
Athlete not breathing signal
Suspected spinal injury signal
Stretcher required signal
Removing an athlete from play signal
Additional first aid supplies required signal
Infections Disease Transmission
Can be transmitted from person to person or from animals / Environment
Body fluids should be considered potentially infections
Activating The EMS System
During first min, after accident, it is essential to activate EMS system
Follow the information to the dispatcher as the exact of location of the victim.
Activate the EMS system immediately after you determine unresponsiveness of the victim
Purpose
Preserve life
Promote Recovery
Provide pain relief
First Aids Kid Items
Cold Plack
Tweezer
Scisssor
Calamine Lotion
Anticeptic
Protection Against Infection
Keep immunizations current.
Cover any abrasations or skin
Use a pocket mask
Seek immediate care