Emergency Injury Management in Sports Medicine

Emergency Action Plan

Prearranged plan for managing sports injuries.

Primary Survey

Initial assessment prioritizing life-threatening injuries.

Secondary Survey

Assessment for non-life-threatening injuries post stabilization.

POLICE

Protocol for managing acute injuries: Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

Concussion

Brain injury requiring immediate assessment and management.

Cardiovascular Function

Essential for maintaining life during emergencies.

Central Nervous System Function

Critical for overall body function and survival.

Emergency Equipment

Necessary tools for injury management at sports venues.

Informed Consent

Permission obtained before treating a minor athlete.

Implied Consent

Assumed consent in life-threatening situations without paperwork.

Emergency Notification

Procedure for informing relevant parties during emergencies.

Cooperation Among Professionals

Teamwork essential for effective emergency response.

Emergency Phone Call

Information needed when contacting emergency services.

Access to Emergency Equipment

Ensures readiness for injury management during events.

Moving Techniques

Methods to transport injured athletes safely.

Emergency Splinting

Splinting suspected fractures before moving the injured.

Lifesaving Steps

Initial actions that may prevent death or disability.

Annual EAP Review

Regular training for staff on emergency procedures.

Emergency Health Care Delivery Plan

Community resources for managing sports injuries.

Athlete's Coach Contact Info

Essential for communication during emergencies.

Non-Athlete Emergency Plan

Protocols for spectators or parents during incidents.

Emergency Meeting

Gathering to discuss venue-specific emergency protocols.

CAB

Circulation, Airway, Breathing assessment order.

C-spine

Consider spinal injury in unconscious athletes.

Logroll

Technique to reposition a patient safely.

CPR Certification

Required for all involved in sports.

Hemorrhage

Abnormal blood loss, can be venous or arterial.

Direct Pressure

First method to control external bleeding.

Shock

Condition with insufficient blood flow to tissues.

Cardiogenic Shock

Shock due to heart's inability to pump.

Hypovolemic Shock

Shock caused by significant blood volume loss.

Anaphylactic Shock

Severe allergic reaction causing shock.

Septic Shock

Shock from severe infection and systemic inflammation.

Neurogenic Shock

Shock due to spinal cord injury.

Signs of Shock

Pale skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing.

Maintain Temperature

Keep body temp near normal during shock.

Elevate Feet

Common practice to manage shock symptoms.

Vital Signs

Key indicators of an athlete's health status.

Psychological Reaction

Athlete's emotional response to injury.

Severe Injury Recognition

Key indicator for potential shock development.

Monitor Consciousness

Essential for unconscious athletes' safety.

Cover with Blanket

Used to maintain body temperature.

Restlessness in Shock

Athlete may show excitement or disinterest.

On-Field Assessment

Initial evaluation of an athlete's injury on-site.

Off-Field Assessment

Detailed evaluation conducted away from the field.

HOPS

Acronym for History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests.

Brief History

Initial questions about the injury's occurrence and symptoms.

Palpation

Technique of feeling tissues to assess injury.

Mechanism of Injury (M.O.I)

Understanding how the injury occurred.

Immediate Treatment Purpose

Minimize swelling to reduce rehabilitation time.

Vacuum Splint

Moldable splint that conforms to joint shapes.

Air Splint

Inflatable splint providing support around an injury.

SAM Splint

Light, moldable splint requiring bandaging for support.

Spinal Motion Restriction

Maintaining neutral alignment during patient transport.

Ambulatory Aid

Assistance for an athlete who can walk.

Manual Conveyance

Transporting mildly injured individuals over distances.

Crutch Fitting

Adjusting crutches for proper support and comfort.

Cervical Spine Collar

Device used to immobilize the neck during transport.

Supine Lift Skill

Technique for lifting a patient lying on their back.

Prone Logroll

Technique for rolling a patient face down safely.

Supine Logroll

Technique for rolling a patient onto their back.

Helmet Squeeze

Technique for stabilizing the head during transport.

Transport Decisions

Determining how to move an injured athlete safely.