Primary Assessments
What does each letter stand for in ABCs
A= Airway, B= Breathing, C= Circulation
What should always be used along with CPR in order to ensure best results?
AED
An athlete's football helmet and chin strap should only be removed if:
The helmet and chin strap are in the way of lifesaving efforts.
or
The facemask cannot be removed after a reasonable period of time
or
The airway cannot be accessed after facemask removal
Name the two techniques (we talked about in class) used to spine board
Log Roll and Lift and Slide
This type of shock results for an allergic reaction
Anaphylactic
The goal of a primary assessment
to rule out life threatening conditions
How often should an EAP be practiced?
once a year
Name a tool recommended to remove a facemark
Tools made by the helmet company
or
Screwdriver
or
Trainers angel
When transporting an athlete onto a spine board, what is the minimum number of people needed to adequately support the athlete?
5 (including the ATC)
True or false: to treat shock you always elevate the legs 12 inches.
FALSE: you do not elevate if it may cause further harm to the injured site
Name 3 life threatening emergencies
Cardiac Arrest Asthma Attack
Respiratory Arrest Drowning
Internal Bleeding Electrocution
Shock Poisoning
Burns Severe Bleeding
Heat-Illness Neck /Back Injury
Cold-Illness
Diabetic Emergency
Define EAP or Crisis Plan
A written plan that enables the central sports medicine team to cope with emergency situations.
Fractures of the arm should be immobilized using a ______ and a splint.
sling
When spine boarding, who is in charge?
The medical professional stabilizing the head
Patients experiencing shock will have a ______ and _______ pulse
weak and rapid
The term for determining who is injured more and should receive treatment or transport first.
Triage
Name 3 pieces of emergency equipment
AED
First Aid Kit
Crutches
Splints and wraps
Spine board
Why should shoulder pads and helmet always be removed together?
maintain spinal alignment
What is Ambulatory Aid
Assistance given to an athlete that is able to walk after an injury
Shock occurs when there is not enough ______ and ______ available to the body
blood and oxygen
When using an AED, where are the pads placed on the chest?
Right shoulder and left side of the chest
Who should be included in an EAP?
central sports medicine team, on site personnel, and city support (EMS, fire, police)
Assess _________ and _______ before AND after applying a splint
neurological and circulation
feeling and blood flow or pulse
What is the top priority when moving an injured athlete?
to not cause further harm
Describe the skin signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing shock
cold, pale, clammy skin