Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/ Guilford Little League Program

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Presenters Greg Jankura GLL Safety Officer Russ Pierson – American Medical Response Paramedic Supervisor

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 ASAP – Sharing Ideas Why We Care: Reducing avoidable injuries like this player hit by a bat in the dugout

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Why Safety Awareness? The ASAP Mission: To provide a safer environment for all participants of Little League Baseball/Softball.

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Requirements for Safety Emergency Contacts -Emergency Services (911) -Safety Officer: Greg Jankura (Day) (Eve) (Cell)

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 REQUIRE TRAINING IN FIRST AID FOR ALL MANAGERS AND COACHES -Must be run by Medical Professional -Mandatory that each coach attend at least once every 2 years -Licensed Medical Doctors, RNs, LPNs & Paramedics are EXEMPT from attending the training Requirements for Safety

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Greg Jankura GLL Safety Officer Russ Pierson – AMR Paramedic Supervisor Common Injuries

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Head Injury Signs Loss of consciousness Confusion Amnesia Unaware of score, game Loss of balance Slurred speech Seizure Delayed responses Vacant stare Poor play Symptoms Nausea/vomiting Headache Dizziness Vision/hearing disturbance Irritability/emotional changes

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Head Injury - Treatment When a player shows ANY symptoms or signs of a head injury: The player should not be allowed to return to play in the current game or practice. The player should not be left alone; and regular monitoring for deterioration is essential over the initial few hours following injury. The player should be medically evaluated following the injury. Return to play must follow a medically supervised process. A player should never return to play while symptomatic. “When in doubt, sit them out!’’

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Head Injury - Treatment

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Neck Injury

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Heat Cramps Signs and Symptoms

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Treatments

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings) Signs and Symptoms of allergic reaction

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings)

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Asthma Attack

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Broken Jaw

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Tooth Fracture or Dislocation

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Eye Injuries - Treatment

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Shoulder Dislocation - Treatment

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Little Leaguer’s Elbow

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Catcher’s Thumb Jammed or Hyper-extended Thumb

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Ankle / Knee Injury Sprain Injury to ligament. Joint swelling, loss of motion, pain, tenderness at joint Strain Injury to muscle or tendon. Pain with resistance or stretch, weakness Treatment: RICE Referral to physician if: Unable to bear weight on lower extremity not improving in 2-3 days

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Ankle / Knee Injury

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 Lacerations

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW 2010 Guilford Little League KNOW YOUR FIELD ADDRESS!! - If you call 911, they need to know where you are.

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW Emergency Plan Assess player status Can player be safely moved? Designate a person to call 911 Send someone to direct the ambulance Review Medical Release form for pertinent information and have available for EMTs If parents are not available, go with the injured player and turn over team to asst. coach Complete incident report and forward to Safety Officer within 24 hours Get medical clearance before return to play if formal treatment was required WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911!

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW Final Thoughts

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW Quick Tips…on ICE

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Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW Lightning Safety If you can hear it, clear it!

Click to edit Master subtitle style 4/9/10 KNOW 2010 Guilford Little League Program Thank you for volunteering your time! Have a safe season!