General First Aids
RICER stands for ?
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate, Refer
What is the A in TOTAPS?
Active movement. Ask the athlete to move the affected body part.
What are the signs of life-threatening event?
A male student trips over a hurdle and lands with his hands in Sport day. He reports pain in left clavicle, and he holds his left elbow up with his right hand. What will you do?
1. Check for DRSABCD
2. Fractured clavicle, Immobilise the left arm and send for further assistance.
First Aids is to provide _____ ____ for illness and injury (before further medical assistance.)
initial care
What is the reason to avoid HARM?
To prevent injury from getting worse (in 72 hours)
When should you perform CPR?
not breathing and unconscious casualty.
What is the possible hazards and injuries in soccer?
1. Trip --> dislocation, fracture, bleeding
2. Contact sport --> concussion.
List the 4Ps in first aids.
1. Protect the casualty, and self 2. Preserve Life 3. Prevent casualty from worsen 4. Promote recovery
DRSABCD, what does the S stand for?
Send for help.
Send someone for ambulance.
What is the rate of Compression to Breaths in CPR?
30 presses : 2 Breaths
Yes, you should. non-breathing is life-threatening event, and you only have a few to save that person.
Does the order of 4Ps matter? Why?
Yes, it does. 1. Protect the casualty, and self 2. Preserve Life 3. Prevent casualty from worsen 4. Promote recovery
If a athletes present he/she has high level of pain in the ankle after tackle, do you need to follow TOTAPS to touch it?
Yes only when you cannot determine if it is swollen or not by observation.
DRSABCD - D stands for danger. What does it mean?
Determine the most possible condition and protocols of First Aids:
Presented symptoms:
weak and rapid pulse, cool pale skin, losing consciousness.
Severe Bleeding and Shock.
1. DRSABCD.
2. Stop the bleeding by direct and firm pressure on bleeding area.
3. Loosen any tight clothings.
4. Keep casualty in recovery position and Warm.
5. Call for ambulance if haven't and check vital signs every 1-2 minutes.
What are the causes of Shock? At least 2 causes
Trauma, severe bleeding, poison, heart failure, dehydration, etc..
If a play got his head heavily hit, what should the coach do?
What fist aid should you do to help someone with Severe bleeding?
1. DRS ABCD
2. Stop the bleed --> Apply firm and direct pressure on the bleeding wound with sterile pad.
3. Check for ABCD (life vital again.) continuously till ambulance arrival.
Determine the most possible condition and protocols of First Aids:
Presented symptoms:
blurred vision, confusion and slurred speech
Concussion -->
1. DRSABCD,
2. ensure head position is comfortable and stabled.
3. Advise them to seek medical attention
**(If neck and internal bleeding injured suspected, Call for ambulance immediately.)