RICER etc Flashcards
When should you do DRABCD
when a person (casualty) is injured or unconsiance after an accident
What does SALTAPS stand for?
Stop, Ask, Look, Touch, Active, Passive, and Strength.
What does COWS stand for?
COWS stands for Can you hear me? Open your eyes, What’s your name? Squeeze my hand. It is a method for assessing consciousness.
What does RICER stand for?
RICER stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Referral. It is a method for treating soft tissue injuries.
What to do for each step in SALTAPS
Stop: Stop playing
Ask: the player what happened and how they feel
Look: look at the injury for obvious signs of bleeding etc
Touch: gently touch the ingury for any pain
Active movement: see if the player can move the limb
Possive movement: Move the limb to its full extent
Stand up: stand up and play no
When should you do SALTAPS?
Immidiatly after an ingury as occured
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Defibrillation.
What to do for each letter in DRABCD
Danger: Check the area for and dangers
Response: Check if the casulty is responsive (refer to COWS)
Airway: check the casualties airways
Breathing: Check of the casualty is breathing
CPR: Perform CPR on the casualty until help arrives
Difibulator: use a difibulator
When should you do COWS
To check of a casualty is responsive
When should you perform RICER
Use RICER after an ingury (sprain or strain) has been assessed
What does RICER stand for?
RICER stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Referral. It is a method for treating soft tissue injuries.
What does each letter for RICER mean?
Rest: Rest the injured limb
Ice: ice the injured area for 20 minutes
Compression: add compression to prevent further swelling
Elevate: elevate the limb above the heart
Referral: If RICER doesn’t work, get a referral.
