Heat Illness
Benign condition associated with a red raised rash accompanied by sensations of prickling and tingling during sweating
Heat Rash
List one good place to seek shelter
Inside
What is it called when the AT is holding an athletes neck
c-spine, spine boarding
Painful muscle spasms that occur in the calf, quads, hamstring, or abdomen
Heat Cramp
What is the difference between watch and warning?
Watch = conditions are favorable; there is a good possibility of a storm forming
Warning = sighting of storm; take action now
A person is lying flat on their back. What technique should we use
6 person lift
Heat collapse associated with rapid physical fatigue, caused by peripheral vasodilation of superficial vessels, hypotension, or a pooling of blood in the extremities
Heat syncope
At (blank), the AT warns that there is a storm nearby, and at (blank), the AT makes everyone seek shelter immediately
10 and 6
What 2 pieces of emergency equipment are needed to take off all football equipment
Screwdriver (face mask) and medical shears/scissors (shoulder pads)
Orange/amber urine output. Bilateral leg cramps. Extreme fatigue
Rhabdo
What does the 30:30 lightning to thunder rule mean?
Every time you hear thunder or lightning strikes within 10 miles, a 30 min timer starts. The timer will continue to start over until you get an all-clear, meaning no strikes within a 10 min radius after 30 min period
Name 4 things that would help with crisis planning
Taking charge of an injury situation
Emergency phones and phone numbers
Calling an ambulance
Crowd control
Supplies and equipment
Transportation
Facility access
Directing EMS
Notifying the parents
Which heat illnesses are severe medical emergencies?
Heat stroke, Rhabdo and Hyponatremia
List 4 possible severe weather events that may occur, making it unsafe for athletes to participate
Lightening/thunder, Hail, Tornado, snowstorm, dust storm, Flash food, hurricane
Name 4 things the person calling 911 should tell the phone opperator
Name and title
Address and location of injured athlete
Nature of injury and what is needed
Current level of care being provided
Telephone number in which you are calling
Nearest crossroads
Number of injured people
Be the last to hang up