1. Minnesota Wing Safety Meeting Sep 2012 Lt Col Larry Brockshus MN Wg/SE

2. Overview Fatigue Children back to school Head Injuries in Youth Sports Concussion

3. Fatigue Causes We have all been there… – Fighting to keep eyes open – Worked a 17 to 19 hour day – Drink another cup of coffee to help tough out a day or mission – Endured a bad sleep environment – Jet lag – Work a night shifts – Prolonged mental / physical work or anxiety

4. Fatigue Have you noticed that not only is Fatigue on the IMSAFE check list but other topics on the list can cause or intensify fatigue – Illness – Medication – Stress – Alcohol – Fatigue – Eating

5. Fatigue’s impact Sleep deprivation is comparable to drinking alcohol – Being awake 19.5 hours is equivalent to a 0.1 blood alcohol content Significant factor in 41-54% of motor vehicle accidents

6. Fatigue mitigation Control your sleep environment – Noise and daylight intrusion – Sound masking Biological rhythm – Sun exposure if working days – Avoid morning sun if working nights

7. Fatigue mitigation Take Naps (Sleep runs in 90 minute cycles) – Limit naps to 45 minutes – Avoid naps 2-4 hours before bedtime Use Caffeine for a short pick-up – Effects felt 15-30 minutes – Max effectiveness 100-250 mg – Increases heart rate, irritability, dehydration

8. Getting your kids to school safely Days are getting shorter More driving on low beams Children are back in school Frost on the windshield and roads

9. Safety Question Based on normal reaction time and braking conditions and low beam illumination of 160 feet. How fast can you drive and still have the ability to stop to avoid a child illuminated by your low beams. – A. 20 MPH – B. 35 MPH – C. 55 MPH – D. 65 MPH

10. Safety Answer Based on normal reaction time and braking conditions and low beam illumination of 160 feet. How fast can you drive and still have the ability to stop to avoid a child illuminated by your low beams. Answer: B. 35 MPH – Reaction time: 70 feet – Breaking distance: 83 feet – Total stopping distance: 153 feet

11. Keeping your kids safe as they walk to school Plan and practice children's walking route to school Teach children to never talk, accept rides or gifts to strangers Teach children to obey traffic signals, signs and safety officers Remind children to watch for cars and avoid their blind spots, specially on dark or foggy mornings Teach children to arrive at the bus stop earlier and to wait until the buss comes to a complete stop before approaching the bus Make sure your children know their phone number, your work number address and how to dial 911

12. Head Injuries in Youth Sports Concussions

13. Head Injuries in Youth Sports Concussion Signs Observed by Coaching Staff – Appears dazed or stunned – Is confused by assignment – Forgets plays – Unsure of score or opponent – Moves clumsily – Loses consciousness – Behavior changes – Can’t recall events

14. Head Injuries in Youth Sports Concussion Signs Reported by Athlete – Headache or “pressure” in head – Nausea – Balance problems – Double/blurry vision – Light sensitivity – Noise sensitivity – Sluggish, hazy feeling – Memory or concentration problems – Confusion

15. Head Injuries in Youth Sports Concussion Action Plan Remove athlete from the game Give evaluation by appropriate health professional. Do not judge injury by yourself. Inform parents/guardians. Document. Return to sports only after permission from health care professional

16. Stay Safe Use good judgment as we finish the year