1. Chapter 5: Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan

2. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Emergency Action Plan  The emergency action plan (EAP) should be customized to fit the needs of the organization.  An EAP outlines a systematic approach to be followed in an emergency; this aids in avoiding mistakes and inadequate treatment.

3. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Emergency Action Plan (cont.)  The athletic training staff should have clearly defined roles for an emergency –Immediate care of the athlete –Retrieval of the emergency equipment –Activation of the EMS system Have available the name, address, and phone number of the caller, the number of athletes injured, their condition, and treatment currently being provided at the scene. –Direction of the EMS system to the scene

4. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Identifying a Medical Emergency  Defined medical emergencies –Cessation of breathing –Severe bleeding –No pulse –Concussion with loss of consciousness –Neck or spinal injury

5. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont.)  Defined medical emergencies –Fractures and dislocations –Eye injuries –Severe asthma attack –Heat-related illness –Shock

6. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont.)  Nonemergencies –Abrasions –Minor cuts –Strains –Sprains –Minor concussions without loss of consciousness –Contusions

7. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Emergency Medical Cards  A profile that provides important medical information about the athlete –Hospital preference –Family doctor’s phone number –Parental permission to treat and transport

8. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Emergency Action Plan  Internet resources: –http://www.ncaa.org (on this page, click on “health-safety”) –http://www.aap.org –http://muweb.millersville.edu –http://www.uni.edu –http://www.usm.maine.edu