EAP
This written document outlines how to respond to emergencies during practices and games.
This type of wound occurs when the skin pierced with a sharp object.
What is a puncture?
Member of the sports medicine team who is responsible for the immediate on the field care of an injured athlete.
Who is the athletic trainer?
Type of load/force that pulls or stretches structure apart
What is tension?
Word for elevated body temperature
What is hyperthermia?
An effective EAP must be practiced this often to ensure everyone knows their role.
What is once a year or annually
Type of wound that is caused by the skin scraping against a rough surface.
What is an abrasion?
Member of the sports medicine team that provides rehabilitation for an athlete after they have sustained a serious musculoskeletal injury.
Who is the physical therapist?
A contusion is caused by this type of force/load on soft tissue.
What is compression?
Heat stroke occurs when core temperature reaches this temperature.
What is 104 degrees Fahrenheit?
The nature of the emergency, type of injury, and the present condition of an athlete must be provided when doing this.
What is calling 911
Type of wound that occurs from surgery.
What is an incision?
Domain of athletic training that includes pre-participation exams and developing training programs
What is prevention?
Injury that occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits.
What is a sprain?
Main electrolyte lost when sweating
What is sodium?
This person would be responsible to accompany an injured athlete in the ambulance in the event a parent or guardian is not present.
Who is the assistant coach
Hand washing, using PPE, and using biohazard containers are examples of this practice in healthcare.
What are universal precautions?
Domain of athletic training that includes attending conferences and continuing education.
What are professional responsibilities.
This grade of muscle strain involves several tears of muscle fibers and can possibly have discoloration.
What is a grade 2?
Characterized by dizziness, fainting, and nausea when overexposed to heat.
What is heat syncope?
The location of this device needs to be included in the EAP
What is an AED
Pulse can be measured using this artery located in the neck.
What is the carotid artery?
Domain of athletic training that includes record keeping and establishing policies and procedures.
What is organization and administration?
This occurs when a bone is forced out of alignment but goes back in place
What is a subluxation?
In the event of a heat stroke these 2 things must be done.
What is immediate full body cooling and calling 911