Weather
When Thunder Roars
Go Indoors
Best way to check if an athlete is hydrated?
Have the athlete monitor their color of urine
How many days are recommended for a person to acclimate to heat?
14 days of 90+ days
Approximately 70% of concussions are a result of direct contact with this.
With another player
People responsible for preventing injuries and successfully hydrating athletes
Student athlete
Coaching staff
ATC
Parents
When can practice/contest resume if stopped for thunder/lightning?
At least 30 minutes after the last sighting/sound of lightning/thunder
Recommended amount of water/fluids prior to practice? (2 hours)
16 oz
(8-16oz should be consumed about 15 minutes prior to activity as well)
What is the maximum allowed time for practice on days 1-5?
3 hours
(double practices cannot begin until day 6)
Full protective equipment - can start on day 6 as well.
When in doubt
Sit them out
Name of medication given if you suspect an overdose.
Narcan, Naloxone
What should you do if the officials don't stop the game and you have seen lightning/heard thunder?
Remove your athletes from the field and seek shelter
Amount of water during practice?
4-8oz every 15-20 minutes
What 3 components should a coach know in the event of a heat emergency?
Recognize HEAT ILLNESS
Immediate COOLING
Transport via EMS
A student athlete has been removed from an event on a suspicion of a head injury. When can they return to play?
The student athlete needs to be cleared by qualified medical personnel.
ATC, Doctor, etc. (not parent or coach)
Medicine given for overdoses works on what category of drug
Opioids
If person overdosed on Depressants or stimulants, Narcan will not have any effect, but it will NOT hurt the person.
What is the best position to be in if there is no place to shelter?
Crouched down- head down, little as possible touching the ground.
To replenish hydration levels after practice
16-20oz for every pound lost
Teaching opportunity when an athlete is not wearing protective equipment and it does not include any part of a practice period.
Walk Through
(max 1 hour)
A person who administers care (in good faith) is protected by this law.
Good Samaritan Law
The condition one uses an EpiPen.
Anaphylaxis (Severe allergic reaction)
What two things (signs) a person may experience that shows a lightning strike is imminent?
Hair standing on edge
Tingling feeling on skin
Condition (rare) when a person consumes too much water- the blood is diluted to a dangerous level (drop in electrolytes). The person may experience disorientation, altered mental status, headache, lethargy, seizures.
Hyponatremia
Environmental risk factors are: temperature, humidity, wind speed and amount of radiant heat.
Name 3 non environmental risk factors that can affect an athlete's tolerance to heat
Prior heat illness history, age, high body fat percentage, poor fitness/acclimatization level, febrile illness, dark clothing, equipment, dehydration, hydration status, medications, Sickle Cell Disease.
Concrete written plans that outline what should be done in the event of a catastrophic injury during an athletic event.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
You find a life saving medicine (EpiPen, Overdose spray) in the med kit, but it is expired.
Still administer the dose.