Chapter 5 Emergency Preparedness Injury Game Plan Emergency

Chapter 5: Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan

Emergency Action Plan § The emergency action plan (EAP) should be customized to fit the needs of the organization. § An EAP outlines a systematic approach to be followed in an emergency; this aids in avoiding mistakes and inadequate treatment. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Emergency Action Plan (cont. ) § The athletic training staff should have clearly defined roles for an emergency – Immediate care of the athlete – Retrieval of the emergency equipment – Activation of the EMS system • Have available the name, address, and phone number of the caller, the number of athletes injured, their condition, and treatment currently being provided at the scene. – Direction of the EMS system to the scene Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Identifying a Medical Emergency § Defined medical emergencies – Cessation of breathing – Severe bleeding – No pulse – Concussion with loss of consciousness – Neck or spinal injury Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont. ) § Defined medical emergencies – Fractures and dislocations – Eye injuries – Severe asthma attack – Heat-related illness – Shock Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont. ) § Nonemergencies – Abrasions – Minor cuts – Strains – Sprains – Minor concussions without loss of consciousness – Contusions Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Emergency Medical Cards § A profile that provides important medical information about the athlete – Hospital preference – Family doctor’s phone number – Parental permission to treat and transport Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Emergency Action Plan § Internet resources: – http: //www. ncaa. org (on this page, click on “health-safety”) – http: //www. aap. org – http: //muweb. millersville. edu – http: //www. uni. edu – http: //www. usm. maine. edu Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8