Emergency Management in Acute Care for Athletic Trainers

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and definitions from the lecture on emergency management in acute care for athletic trainers.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

A plan developed for managing emergency situations in athletic settings.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

A lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

Golden Hour

The critical first hour following an injury in which prompt care is essential for survival.

Primary Survey

An initial assessment of a patient to determine life-threatening conditions.

Secondary Survey

A more detailed assessment of the patient's injuries after the primary survey.

Hemorrhage

An abnormal discharge of blood, which can be external or internal.

Shock

A medical emergency condition where the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient blood flow to the body.

VITAL SIGNS

Measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.

Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)

A measurement of the amount of oxygen that red blood cells carry from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

A device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and is able to treat them through defibrillation.

Back Blows

A method used to help relieve choking by striking the individual between the shoulder blades.

Abdominal Thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

A procedure for dislodging an object from the airway of a choking person.

Airway Adjunct Devices

Tools used to maintain an open airway during respiratory distress.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Internal Hemorrhage

Bleeding that occurs inside the body and is not visible outwardly.

External Bleeding Control

Methods used to manage blood loss from a wound, commonly through direct pressure and elevation.

Compression

The application of pressure to control bleeding and reduce swelling.

Elevation

Raising an injured limb to help control bleeding and swelling.

RICE Protocol

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; a common treatment method for acute injuries.

POLICE Protocol

Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation; an updated approach for managing acute musculoskeletal injuries.

Splinting

A method of immobilizing an injured body part to prevent further injury.

Two-Person Carry

A method used for safely moving someone who is injured.

Log Roll Technique

A method for safely turning a patient with suspected spinal injuries.

Spinal Motion Restriction

A technique used to prevent motion of the spinal column during transport.

Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

A flexible tube that is inserted into the nasal passage to secure an open airway.

Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)

A device used to maintain an open airway by preventing the tongue from obstructing the throat.

Cervical Collar

A medical device used to support the neck and prevent movement after a suspected spinal injury.

Consent Form for Medical Treatment

A legal document that allows for medical treatment of minors or patients.

Manual Suction

A method for removing obstructions from the airway.