Acacia Test- First Aid

What roles and responsibilities does a sports first aider have? Make sport safer Prevent injury Assist if there is an injury

Name 2 Ways that group hygiene is maintained by a sports first aider: Clean equipment Clean medical rooms High standard of products used Sharing of drinks

Which other health care professionals might be involved in injury management? Physio Doctor Exercise Science Person

What would be appropriate attire for a sports first aider? White pants Shorts Polo shirt Identifiable clothing

What safety standards need to be maintained by sports first aiders? What aspects of the change rooms might the first aider be responsible for maintaining? Responsible for Medical Rooms Responsible for equipment Responsible for contents of rooms, medical bags, etc.

Protective equipment needs to be available and in good condition for the sports first aider to use? Stretcher Neck Brace Gloves Crutches First Aid Kit Tape Bandages

Factors that might delay healing Infection Delay in injury management Trauma Poor nutrition Previous existing diseases (e.g. Diabetes)

Why is it important to manage existing illnesses and injuries? Ensure quick recovery

Who should you consult about when fluid should be provided? Physio Doctor Dietician Strength & Conditioning person

Types of skin injuries that might be suffered by players? When do you use Dry or Wet wound management? Graze from grounds Open wounds from contact Dry wound management - Graze - Minimal bleeding Wet wound management - Deep cut - Bleeding

Wound management - What infectious disease procedures should you follow? Have gloves on Clean wound Disinfect area Apply Dressing

Who should you inform if patient transport is required? What information will you need to provide to the health care professionals? Region Manager Doctor or Physio Conscious What body part is injured

If equipment has been used, what procedures should be followed? How should you deal with faulty/broken equipment Test equipment is working Ensure equipment is clean Fix equipment Replace equipment Test equipment

What reports might need to be completed after games? Why pass on information to other members of the medical support team? Medical Report Injury Report Keep track of injuries Keep track of treatment

Who should you notify and what precautions might be necessary? Coaches Medical Staff Ensure there is enough fluid Alter training session to accommodate

How can you monitor or support players with existing medical conditions? Alter training Correct medical equipment

What is the correct management for hard tissue injuries? Identify injured area Stabilize area Inform physio/doctor Organise scans at hospital

Who would you inform? What changes would you make? Inform Physio/Doctor Rest player Rotate player for rest of the game