RESCUING AND MOVING Only move to protect from further harm or to provide special care (CPR). Stabilize any suspected bone, neck, or spinal injuries Shoulder Drag Short distance over a rough surface Stabilize victims head with forearms Drag Fastest method for distance Over a smooth surface Blanket Pull Roll victim onto a blanket Pull from behind the victim’s head One-Person Carry Human Crutch Cradle Carry Firefighters Carry Pack Strap Carry Piggy Back Carry Two Person Carries Two-Person Assist Two-Handed Seat Carry Four-Handed Seat
are no set guidelines for water intake while exercising because everyone is different. Sweat rate, heat, humidity, exercise intensity and duration are just some of the factors that must be considered. A simple way to make sure you’re staying properly hydrated is to check your urine. If your urine is consistently colorless or light yellow, you are most likely staying well hydrated. Dark yellow or amber-colored urine is a sign of dehydration. What about sports drinks? While you are exercising, water is the best drink for most people, most of the time. However, if you are exercising at a high intensity for more than an hour, you may want to chose a sports drink. The calories, potassium and other nutrients in sports drinks can help provide energy and electrolytes to help you perform for a longer period of time. Choose sports drinks wisely, as they are often high in calories, and sodium. Also check the serving size – 1 bottle may contain several servings. If you drink the entire bottle, you may need to double or even triple the amounts given on the . Some sports drinks contain caffeine. If you use a sports drink that contains caffeine, be careful not to get too much caffeine in your diet. Directions: Complete these activities. 1. List the activities you participate in on a regular basis. 2. Describe the health risks related to the activities you listed. 3. Discuss ways to prevent injury or illness during your participation in each of the activities you listed. Activity: First Aid Story/ How to recognize and take care of an injury Student volunteer to be injured Draw an injury on a student- washable marker Discuss use of non latex gloves Show how to apply gloves, gauze direct pressure, and elevate for an injury Strains and Sprains Scenario with ankle sprain RICE treatment Reflexes Discuss why they are important Demonstrate the knee jerk response Demonstrate the Babinski response Discuss Baby Babinski response Discuss Spur tool and why it is used TYPES OF INJURIES SPRAINS & STRAINS DO NOT MOVE ANY ATHLETE WITH A HEAD OR NECK INJURY.
Recognizing Concussion Concussions do not always involve a loss of consciousness. ANY traumatic blow to the head or to another part of the body (which causes a whiplash effect to the head) should be considered as a mechanism of concussion injury. While headache is the most common symptom of concussion, all people will experience concussion differently. Therefore, all of the potential signs and symptoms of concussion should be considered. A symptom checklist can assist the evaluator in making a more objective return to play decision. If a player sustains any signs or symptoms of concussion, he/she must be pulled from play. Only an athletic trainer or a physician may clear the athlete to return to play. Concussion Signs and Symptoms Amnesia Loss of orientation Balance problems Memory problems “Bell rung” Nausea Dazed or Confused Nervousness Depression Numbness or tingling Double vision Drowsiness Poor concentration Easily distracted Personality changes “Glassy Eyed” Excessive sleep Ringing in the ears Fatigue Sadness Feeling “in a fog” Seeing “stars” Feeling “slowed down” Sensitivity to light Headache Sluggishness Inappropriate emotions change in personality Sensitivity to noise Irritability sleep disturbance Loss of consciousness Vacant stare Vomiting ALL ATHLETES WHO “ROCKED” EXHIBIT ANY OF SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS SHOULD BE REFERRED IMMEDIATELY TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINER /OR A PHYSICIAN!!! Recovery