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© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 2 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 5 Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: –Define emergency preparedness –Discuss the importance of a written action plan for emergencies –List the components of the emergency plan –State the roles of everyone involved in an athletic emergency –Activate the EMS system 3

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Objectives (cont’d.) Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to (cont’d.): –Identify the difference between defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies –Explain why athletic emergency cards are important 4

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Preparedness Be properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis or disaster –Athletic injuries can occur at any time Sports medicine team must be prepared –Emergency plans help ensure the best care is provided Athletic organizations must develop an emergency plan 5

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Should be customized to fit needs –Should specify needs within four categories: Emergency personnel Emergency communication Emergency equipment Transportation 6

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.) Should outline emergency personnel roles –Generally the first responder is a member of the athletic training staff Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in CPR and first aid All members are responsible for knowing and being able to implement the emergency action plan 7

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.) Each member should be assigned specific roles –Immediate care should be done by the most qualified –Others should be assigned to locate and obtain emergency equipment –One member should be assigned to activate the emergency medical service (EMS) system 8

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.) Emergency communication –Good working relationships ensure the best care –Staff must have access to a telephone or telecommunications device A backup plan should be in place in case the primary communications system is inoperable Procedure should be in place for communicating the situation to EMS providers 9

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.) All equipment that might be necessary for an emergency must be: –Readily accessible –In good working condition –Checked before each event or competition 10

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.) EMS providers and an ambulance should be on standby at any event where there is a high risk of traumatic injury –Lessens response time for EMS –Ensures injured athlete receives timely, proper care 11

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Identifying a Medical Emergency Defined medical emergencies consist of: –Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness, neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations, eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heat- related illness, or any injury causing signs of shock 12

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont’d.) Nonemergencies consist of all other injuries where life or limb is not threatened –Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor concussions without loss of consciousness, and contusions 13

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Emergency Medical Cards Each athlete must have an up-to-date emergency information profile on record –Nearest relative or guardian –Medical information –Hospital preference –Family doctor’s phone numbers –Parental permission to treat and transport 14

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Conclusion Emergency preparedness is the central element of a superior sports medicine program The emergency preparedness team consists of everyone involved in athletics The emergency plan must be documented and agreed upon by all parties Being properly prepared is crucial 15

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Conclusion (cont’d.) Encourage ownership of the emergency plan Understand the difference between defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies Emergency medical cards should be on the sideline of every practice and game 16