module 6: Injury assessment and emergency response - worksheet Flashcards
what is the purpose of initial evaluation?
to see what the acute injury is/any obvious injuries
- if not, could lead to misjudgement
what is the purpose of periodic re-evaluation?
to see any improvements or the focus of the rehab
what does S.O.A.P stand for?
subject portion
objective potion
assessment
plan
what is the functional movement analysis?
tool used to evaluate the 7 fundamental movement patterns
what are the parts of an E.A.P?
1) the personnel
2) equipment needed to carry out the tasks
3) the mechanism os communication and mode of transportation
4) facilities where the patient will be taken
5) documentation
what is a concussion?
a functional injury
- acceleration and deceleration injury of the brain
what are some injury mechanisms that could lead to a concussion?
- direct blows
- indirect blows
- repetitive blows
- accelerating forward then decelerating quickly
what is second impact syndrome (SIS)?
a type of diffuse brain injury that is precipitated by an earlier event where a patient sustains a concussion which is unresolved
what does SCAT stand for?
sport concussion assessment tool
outline return to activity guidelines for an athlete recovering from a concussion
1) do not return the same day as injury
2) rest until asymptomatic
3) light aerobic exercise
4) sport specific exercise
5) non-contact training
6) full contact training after medical clearance
* *ALL steps are 24 hours apart and if symptoms re-occur, start at step 1