EAP, IR, Tape prep Flashcards
What does EAP stand for
Emergency action plan
Purpose of EAP
have a procedure in place to respond quickly to serious/life-threatening injuries
When is a EAP created? why?
- Before or during the season
- to practice protocols and be ready for an emergency
When do you activate an EAP
cardiac arrest
spine, throat, head (concussion) injuries
suspect unstable or complex fractures
seizures
heat related conditions
severe allergic reaction
list the roles of the EAP medical team
Charge person
Call person
control person
Role of Charge person in EAP
leads athlete care and injury management
more experienced
Role of call person in EAP
call campus security
supports charge person after call
Role of control person in EAP
calms and clears area around athlete
bring emergency bag, equipment, AED in needed
meets ambulance for entry to field/building
describe sample EAP
1 Assess athlete
2 Charge person activates EAP
3 calm athlete and explain situation
4 call person call campus security, stays close to athlete
5 controls person gathers needed equipment
6 create area (“halo”) around athlete
7 control person or security meets ambulance
8 charge person informs paramedic of athlete condition
9 send athletes phone, OHIP, drivers licence, allergy info/meds
10 document injury, process and result
list injury symptoms that require ER
continuous bleeding
difficulty breathing
chest pain
sudden acute sharp abdominal pain
anaphylaxis
shock
persistent vomiting, blood in vomit
trunk cramping, exertion exhaustion
suspected bone fracture
joint dislocation
sutures
Benefits of taping
- compression to reduce swelling
- injury prevention
- support to injured structure
- immediate first aid
- allows for functional movement
- support injured joint/tissue
- secures gaze or pads
- may allow early re-entry into game
What does Dave say about taping a lot
Tape with purpose
what should you do before taping
evaluate injury –> severity level (1, 2,3 degree)
Risk of premature taping
cause more injury complications and prolong injury
what products are typically used to tape
Zinc oxide tape 1.5”
finger tape 1/4”
leukotape 1.5”
PowerFlex (2”, 3”)
Ultralite (2”, 3”)
elastoplast (2”, 3”)
Prowrap (2”)
Hypafix
TuffSkin adhesive spray
heal and lace pads
skin lube
KT tape
Tape cutter/ shark
Tape preperation
skin clean of oil, sweat, dirt
hair removal
adhesive spray
foam pad and skin lube
tape in direction joint must be stabilized
overlap tap by 1/3 or 1/2
avoid continuous taping
keep tape roll on hand
smooth and mold tape during application
allow tape to follow contours
questions to ask athlete prior to taping
What area do you need taped?
for an injury or prevention?
have you or this joint been taped before?
Any allergies to adhesive spray or tape?
ask permission to tape
Result of poor taping
blisters/skin irritation
puts stress on other structures
increase risk of injury
what qualifies a tape job as poor
no support
windows in tape
wrinkles/creases in tape
