First Aid

Question 1

Ensure space is safe

Answer 1

• large enough to accomodate movements
• clear of obstructions
• given thorough warm up
• student is wearing correct footwear
• make sure footwear fits correctly
• rosin for slippery surfaces
• cords out of the way of dancers
• Aware of fire hazards

Question 2

If accident occurs;

Answer 2

• Prevent same accident from occurring to anyone else (remove hazard)
• Prevent injury from becoming worse
• Prevent delay in recovery from injury.

Question 3

RICED

Answer 3

• Rest (eases pain, prevents condition worsening)
• Ice ( helps control bleeding and eases pain)
• Compression (helps control bleeding)
• Elevation (helps to control bleeding and prevent pooling of excess fluid)
• Doctor (seek medical advice)

Question 4

ICE

Answer 4

• first 24 hrs (should be applied for 12 mins every 2 hours)
• Next 48 hours (applied every 4 hours)
• Applied with compression bandage

Question 5

Bruises

Answer 5

- caused by falling, blows or crushing 
Signs and Symptoms;
- pain
- swelling 
- bruising 
- tenderness 
Management: RICE

Question 6

Strain

Answer 6

- over stretching or over extension of a muscle/tendon
Signs and Symptoms
- pain in the region 
- loss of power 
- additional pain on movement 
tenderness on muscle 
Management:  RICED

Question 7

Sprain

Answer 7

• when joints are forced beyond the normal range of movement, stretching or tearing ligaments
  Signs and Symptoms
• pain, which may be quite intense and increase if the joint is moved
• swelling, usually marked
• bruising
  Management: RICED

Question 8

Dislocation

Answer 8

• ligament stretches so far that bones in joint are pushed out [’
  Signs and Symptoms
• Pain
• inability to move joint
• deformity at the joint, tenderness over the joint, rapid swelling/ discolouration about joint
  Management: RID

Question 9

Cramps

Answer 9

opposing muscles can cramp at the same times due to overuse, excessive jarring, small tear, loss of body fluids, and salts caused by excessive sweating
Signs & Symptoms:
- pain
inability to use muscles
- stiffening as it contracts and shortens
Management:
- gently stretch, apply cold pack and give fluids (DO NOT massage)