Emergency Action Plans
Before an injury even happens, coaches must be certified in these two life-saving skills.
CPR and First Aid?
This wound occurs when the top layer of skin is scraped against a surface, exposing capillaries.
Abrasion
This is the very first step you should take to control external bleeding.
Direct Pressure
In the HOPS acronym, the "H" stands for this, where you ask the athlete about previous injuries or what they heard.
History
In the POLICE acronym, the "C" stands for this—often considered the most important part of reducing swelling.
Compression
This life-saving device’s location must be clearly identified in every venue-specific EAP.
AED
This is a jagged wound or tear in the skin caused by a blunt force.
Laceration
If direct pressure doesn't work, you should do this to the limb to reduce blood pressure in the area.
Elevation
During this phase of HOPS, you are looking for swelling, discoloration, or deformity.
Observation
This part of POLICE allows blood to return to the heart.
Elevation
When treating a minor, this must be obtained from a guardian before treatment can begin.
Consent
A smooth-edged cut delivered by a sharp object like a knife or piece of glass.
Incision
These are the final steps in the "In Order" sequence for controlling bleeding if pressure and elevation fail.
Pressure Points
Testing an athlete's strength, flexibility, and ligament stability falls under this final letter of HOPS
Special Tests
Use this aid for a minor lower-limb injury where two people of similar height assist the athlete.
Ambulatory Aid
True or False: One EAP covers the entire school, including the gym, pool, and football field.
False
This wound involves skin being forcibly torn away from the body and is associated with major bleeding
Avulsion
Pale, cool, clammy skin and a weak, rapid pulse are signs of this life-threatening condition.
Shock
This "P" involves touching the bones and soft tissue; you should always start away from the injury
Palpation
This type of splint is used specifically for spine or pelvis injuries
Backboard
This survey takes precedence over everything else and is used to identify life-threatening situations.
Primary Survey
This type of wound involves direct penetration of tissue by a pointed object and carries a high risk of Tetanus.
Puncture
When managing shock, you should lay the athlete down and do this to their feet.
Elevate
While palpating, you should start with light pressure and move to deeper pressure only if this is absent
Pain
If a cervical spine injury is suspected, you must wait for EMTs and use at least this many people to move the athlete