Sports Care and Prevention - Exam 2

Elastic wraps can be used to provide stability for a joint

False

When taping, how much of the tape should overlap for maximal coverage and security?

½ Inch

Which of these wound types is most likely to result in the development of tetanus?

Puncture

Which of these viral conditions has a vaccination available?

Hepatitis B

When taping a joint, it should be placed in the position it is most vulnerable in. 

False, it should be placed in the part of which is stabilized.

Which of these is a bacterial infection that cannot be treated with normal antibiotics?

Tetanus

Signs of Infection

1. Pain

2. Heat

3. Redness

4. Swollen

5. Pus

Non-Elastic Adhesive Tape

1. Adaptability

2. Great strength of tape

Ankle Tape

1. Anchor

2. Stir Ups

3. Horseshoes

4. Heel lock

5. Figure 8 

6. Closure

NOCSAE and CSA

Approves the safety equipment

Difference with Custom vs off the shelf equipment

Custom we have to change to specific needs

Off the shelf is none of the above

Heat Illness Types

1. Heat Syncope

2. Heat Cramps

3. Heat Exhaustion

4. Heat Stroke

Approximant distance of lightning strikes

The number of seconds divided by 5 

Hydration Practices

1. Urine Charts

2. Weight Targets

Humidity

Affects our ability to adapt sweat

65% Relative Humidity to impair sweat, and anything above makes you not sweat anymore

EAP

Emergency Action Plan

Primary Survey

Survey in order to make sure no immediate threat to life 

Secondary Survey

To see the injury itself and it is more laid back

Off the field assessment 

1. HOPS questions

2. In order to specify the injury

Splinting

Provides Stability and splint them where we found

• Minize the movement of injury

• Above and below the joint

• Provide Stabilty

Crutches

1. 6 inches outside the foot

2. 2 inches Infront of the foot

3. 2 inches away from armpit

4. 30-degree elbow flexion

Caines

Right at the greater trochanter

Signs and Symptoms

Signs = Visual

Symptoms = The person is experiencing (Headache)

RICE/PRICE

1. Rest

2. Ice

3. Compression

4. Elevation

HIV, Hepatitis B and C

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Hepatitis B has a vaccine

• None for HIV or C

Immune System

Barriers of Defense

1. Barrier

2. Inflammatory Response

3. Immune System Targets Different Pathogens

Elastic Adhesive Tape

Used for small angular parts of the body

Conduction

Heat Transfer Through Touch

Radiation

Heat Transfer Through Space

Convection

Heat Transfer through wind and water

How many oz. of water for every lbs lost

24 Fluid Oz

Abrasions

Skin Scrapped against rough surface

Laceration

Blunt Force over a bone that causes a deep cut

Avulsion Wounds

Layer of skin is completely off causing a remaining flap of skin hanging on

Puncture Wounds

Penetration of tissue typically by an object

Typical Wound Clean Ups

1. Water and Soap

2. No alcohol because it kills the germs, and the good cells

Taping Rules

1. If the part to be taped is a joint, place it in the position in which it is to be stabilized

2. Overlap the tape at least half the width of the tape below

3. Avoid continuous taping with nonelastic adhesive tape

4. Keep the tape roll in the hand whenever possible

5. Smooth and mold the tape as it is laid on the skin

6. Allow tape to fit the natural contour of the skin

7. Start taping with an anchor piece and finish by applying a lock strip

8. Where maximum support is desired, tape directly over skin

9. Do not apply tape if skin is hot or cold from therapeutic treatment