INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS FIRST AID CARE

TRIAGE : a system of sorting into categories by treatment priority

HIGHEST PRIORITY

critical injured, life-threatening conditions

Airway and breathing difficulties, severe head injuries

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seriously injured, may die without further treatment

burns, major or multiple fracture

LOWEST PRIORITY

non critical injuries

minor wound, strain

In situations noise or distance prevents verbal communication

hand signals are not necessarily the same in all sports

the sports first aider need to understood by those to whom they are directed

1. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED SIGNAL

hand is moving to the left and right over head

2. UNCONSCIUOUS ATHLETE SIGNAL

hand is moving up and down across face

3. ATHELTE NOT BREATHING SIGNAL

Hand is moving to the left and right across

4. SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY

hand is put at the back of the head

5. STRECTHER REQUIRED SIGNAL

Body in T position with both hands pronated

6. REMOVING AN ATHLETE FROM PLAY SIGNAL

hands in circular motion

7. ADDITIONAL FIRST AID SUPPLIES REQUIRED SIGNAL

both hands in cross position

TO ACTIVATE THE EMS (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES) SYSTEM IN ALL CASES OF SERIOUS INJURY

preserve life

prevent further harm

provide reassurance

provide pain relief

promote recovery

recognize life-threatening situation

activate the EMS system

supply artificial ventilation and circulation

control bleeding

minimize further injury and complications

prevent infection

make the victim as comfortable as possible

observe the scene upon approach

keep yourself and others at the scene safe

activate the EMS system

gain access to the victim

provide basic life support to those whose lives are threatened to provide care to those most seriously injured first

first aid manual

sterile water

tweezer

triangular bandage

sterile gauze pads

band-aids / plaster

CPR face shield

gauze roller bandage

safety pins

protective gloves

cold pack

antiseptic wipes

adhesive tape

yellow lotion

calamine lation

keep immunizations current

wash hands thoroughly after providing care, even wearing gloves

avoid touching your mouth, nose, eyes or personal items until after washing hand

wear additional protective gloves

HIV

Herpes

Tuberculosis

Meningitis

can be transmitted from person to person or farm animals or environment to people

all body fluid can be infectious

Saliva

blood

fluids that lubricate internal organs, the spine, joint and tendons

semen and vaginal secretions

symptoms should be considered potentially infectious

a rash or skin lesion

an open sore

vomiting

droplet infection

blood to blood contact

open wounds / exposed tissure

First minutes after accident and call 999

five the information to the dispatcher

location victim

the phone number where you can be reached

any addition information about the victim

if the victim unresponsiveness immediately active EMS system to the victim

if no telephone is available, give first aid care until able to activated the EMS system