Chapter 12: On the Field and Emergency Care Flashcards
What information should be included in an emergency phone call?
type of emergency situation, type of suspected injury, present condition of athlete, current assistance being given, location of telephone being used, exact location of emergency and how to enter facility, and any limitation in the buildings.
What are the various aspects of an emergency actin plan?
emergency personnel, emergency communication, emergency equipment, roles of first responders, activation of EMS, venue directions, phone numbers, location of AEDs and phones
SHOULD BE HELD AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
How many emergency action plans should the AT create?
one for each different venue and sport
What is the difference between primary survey and a secondary survey?
primary: assesses life-threatening injuries
secondary: performed after life-threatening injuries have been ruled out
What are some examples of life-threatening conditions?
no breathing, no pulse, problems with level of consciousness, obstructed airway, severe bleeding, decreased circulation, shock.
How should you manage external bleeding? What if direct pressure isn’t sufficient?
direct pressure, elevation, and pressure points (brachial artery and femoral artery).
Name the 8 types of shock
hypovolemic: great loss of blood
respiratory: lungs are unable to supply enough oxygen
neurogenic: general dilation of blood vessels within the cardiovascular
psychogenic: fainting
cardiogenic: inability of heart to pump enough blood
septic: severe, usually bacterial, infection
anaphylactic: allergies
metabolic: severe illness, like diabetes, goes untreated
What are the signs of shock?
low BP, rapid and weak pulse, drowsy, sluggish, shallow and rapid respiration, pale, cool, clammy skin
How do you manage shock?
maintain body temp as close to normal as possible, elevate feet and legs 8-12 inches, for head injuries - immobilize, have them lie down, reassurance.
Difference between apnea, tachypnea, dyspnea, bradypnea, hyperventilation
apnea: temporary cessation of breathing
tachypnea: rapid breathing
dyspnea: difficult breathing
bradypnea: slow breathing
hyperventilation: labored breathing
obstructed: blocked airway caused either partial or complete obstruction
What are the four approved types of loop-strap removal tools for helmets? Which is most effective?
anvil pruner, trainer’s angel, the FM extractor and screwdriver ALSO wire cutter, bolt cutters, PVC pip cutter, tape scissors, scalpels
anvil seems easier to use than angel, anvil and FM are faster, and angel causes too much movement
Level of consiousness
AVPU
alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
ACDU - alert, confused, drowsy, unresponsive
Types of blood pressure
normal: 120/80
prehypertension: 120-139/80-89
high 1: 140-159/90-99
high 2: 160/100
What are the 9 different vital signs to observe?
level of consciousness, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, skin color, pupils, movement, abnormal nerve response.
When should you spine board an athlete in relation to EMS arrival?
spine board should happen after EMS arrives - exception is if the patient is not breathing.
