M2: SPORTS INJURY MANAGEMENT Flashcards
what category is no loss of consciousness, condition normalizes in less than 15 minutes
Grade 1 (mild)
what category is no loss of consciousness, condition normalizes beyond 15 minutes
grade 2 (moderate)
what category is loss of consciousness
grade 3 (severe)
is a hands-on emergency intervention used to restore heartbeats and breathing in someone who has gone into cardiac arrest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
what are the two tell-tale
- unconsciousness
- no breathing
what does P.R.I.C.E means
- protect
- rest
- ice
- compress
- elevate
what stage is overuse injuries are managed by reducing the workload and performing corrective exercises.
stage 1
what stage usually complain when pain becomes intolerable and worsens during activity. At this point, the recommended management is rest and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory medication to relieve the pain and reduce swelling.
stage 2
is controlled by applying direct pressure over the wound
bleeding
how many minutes is necessary before checking for a blood clot formation over the wound
10 minutes
are pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Cloth bandages cover dressings and hold them in place.
dressings
is the most severe form of heat illness. In young adults, it is usually caused by strenuous activity under a very hot and humid weather
heat stroke
is the key to increasing the survival rate of an athlete.
early recognition