First Aid & Injury Management
What is the primary goal of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) during an athletic injury?
To maintain cardiovascular function
At what percentage of body weight loss due to dehydration does mild dehydration occur?
2%
What is the recommended waiting time to return to the field following the last clap of thunder?
30 minutes
What is the primary difference between a strain and sprain?
Strains affect muscles or tendons, while sprains affect ligaments
What is the correct first aid treatment for a person showing signs of shock?
Keep them lying flat, elevate legs about 12 inches, and maintain body temperature
What condition is characterized by the sudden catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle?
Rhabdo
What is the correct approach when dealing with an unconscious athlete wearing a helmet?
Remove facemask promptly
What is shock also known as in clinical terms?
Hypoperfusion
characteristics of exertional heatstroke?
Sudden collapse, LOC, CNS dysfunction, flushed hot skin, minimal sweating, shallow breathing, strong rapid pulse, core body temp at or above 104
How many days are recommended for gradual acclimatization to heat?
7-10 days
What is the primary survey in on-field injury management designed to assess?
Potential life-threatening situations involving airway, breathing, and circulation
What is the best position for treating shock in most cases?
lying flat on back with feet elevated
What is the flash-to-bang method used for?
Calculating how far away a lightning storm is
What is heat cramp?
painful muscle spasms due to excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance typical in the calf or abdominal area
When should spineboarding be used for an injured athlete?
When a spinal injury is suspected
sign of anaphylactic shock?
rapid onset, dyspnea, tight throat, bronchospasms, laryngeal edema, feeling of apprehension, tingling sensation and swelling in mouth, face, throat and tongue, itching, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, loss of consciousness
What is the recommended treatment sequence for an athlete with exertional heatstroke?
What does WBGT stand for?
Wet Bulb Globe Temperate
What is the most popular way to spine board a injured athlete?
log roll
After how many minutes of hypoperfusion are brain cells damaged irreversibly?
4-6 minutes