PE Flashcards
happens suddenly & unexpectedly
acute injuries
- develop when the same group of muscles are
overused for a long period of time
- it can develop slowly without knowing i
Chronic injuries
overusing your body
sport injuries
Immediate help provided to a sick or injured person until professional medical help arrives
First aid
happens when ligaments are twisted or stretched
sprain
ligaments in the ankle bone are twisted or stretched
ankle sprain
is caused by bumps or falls
Bruise
minor head trauma caused by a blow to the head
Concussion
happens when the skin rubs of or tears
Cut and abrasion
happens in the elbows and shoulders bcs of a fall
Dislocation
PRICE
PROTECTION, REST, IMMOBOLIZE. COMPRESS, ELEVATION
rest the injured body part
rest
use a splint & bandage to stabilize the injured part
Immobilize
use a cold compress to reduce swelling
Compress
elevate the injured part above the heart level
Elevation
partial or complete loss of consciousness
Fainting
blood & oxygen supply to the heart is reduced
Heart attack
Painful involuntary muscle cramps in hot places
Heat cramps
milder form of heart-related illness after being in hot
places
Exhaustion
it is a form of hyperthermia
heat stroke
occurs when a person’s breathing is faster
hyperventilation
occurs when the outer layer of the skin is broken
Open wound
occurs when the normal function of the brain is
disrupted by an injury
Seizures
Aquatic emergencies:
Near-drowning & Submerged victim
