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Recognition, Evaluation & Management of Athletic Injuries

The primary function of an athletic trainer is to recognize when an injury has occurred and provide immediate referral for life-threatening conditions. This includes managing non-life-threatening injuries, evaluating symptoms, and providing emergency care. Learn about the protocols established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, the role of EMS in athletic events, and transportation options for athletic trainers.

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Recognition, Evaluation & Management of Athletic Injuries

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  1. Recognition, Evaluation & Management of Athletic Injuries Sports Medicine I

  2. Primary function of an athletic trainer is to recognize when an injury has occurred Major Considerations Control life threatening conditions Manage non-life threatening injuries Recognition of Injuries

  3. Immediate referral for Not breathing Severe bleeding Unconsciousness Paralysis Circulation or neruological impairment Shock Obvious deformity Vertebral injury Doubt about severity of injury Referrals

  4. American Red Cross and American Heart Association have established protocols ATC should maintain CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillator) First Aid Emergency Care

  5. Never transport an injured athlete in personal vehicle b/c of liability issues EMTs are skilled professionals who provide advanced medical care and transport injured patients Emergency Transportation

  6. EMS should be present or on call for athletic events EMS is at ALL football games!! Once EMS responds to emergency, ATC is no longer in charge Emergency Transportation Cont.

  7. Ambulatory Aid Manual Conveyance Transportation Options for ATC

  8. Survey the Scene Primary Survey Airway Breathing Circulation Evaluating Life Threatening Injuries

  9. Primary Survey Be calm and reassuring Be prepared to clear and maintain airway Be prepared to provide artificial ventilation or CPT Be prepared to activate EMS Evaluating Life Threatening Injuries

  10. Determine the athlete's condition is non-life threatening, perform secondary survey Consists of History Physical Examination Evaluating Life Threatening Injuries

  11. Questions MOI (Mechanism of injury) Onset of symptoms Location of injury Quantity and quality of pain Type and location of abnormal sensations Progression of signs and symptoms Activities that make symptoms better or worse Nausea Weakness Dyspnea (Shortness of breath) History

  12. May vary from athlete to athlete Physical activity and exercise may cause this variance Must evaluate Vitals Nerve response BP Movement Pulse Respiration Skin color State of consciousness temperature Physical Examination

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