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2010 Guilford Little League Program

2010 Guilford Little League Program. Presenters. Greg Jankura - 2010 GLL Safety Officer Russ Pierson – American Medical Response Paramedic Supervisor. ASAP – Sharing Ideas. Why We Care:

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2010 Guilford Little League Program

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  1. 2010 Guilford Little League Program

  2. Presenters Greg Jankura - 2010 GLL Safety Officer Russ Pierson – American Medical Response Paramedic Supervisor

  3. ASAP – Sharing Ideas Why We Care: • Reducing avoidable injuries like this player hit by a bat in the dugout

  4. Why Safety Awareness? The ASAP Mission: • To provide a safer environment for all participants of Little League Baseball/Softball.

  5. Requirements for Safety Emergency Contacts -Emergency Services (911) -Safety Officer: Greg Jankura -203-453-4348 (Day) -203-458-6234 (Eve) -203-909-5240 (Cell) gjankura@algonquin-industries.com

  6. Requirements for Safety 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

  7. Common Injuries Greg Jankura - 2010 GLL Safety Officer Russ Pierson – AMR Paramedic Supervisor

  8. 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

  9. 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!’’

  10. Head Injury - Treatment

  11. Neck Injury

  12. Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms

  13. Heat Cramps Signs and Symptoms

  14. Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Treatments

  15. Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings) Signs and Symptoms of allergic reaction

  16. Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings)

  17. Asthma Attack

  18. Broken Jaw

  19. Tooth Fracture or Dislocation

  20. Eye Injuries - Treatment

  21. Shoulder Dislocation - Treatment

  22. Little Leaguer’s Elbow

  23. Catcher’s Thumb Jammed or Hyper-extended Thumb

  24. 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

  25. Ankle / Knee Injury

  26. Lacerations

  27. 2010 Guilford Little League KNOW YOUR FIELD ADDRESS!! - If you call 911, they need to know where you are. KNOW

  28. 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 KNOW WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911!

  29. Final Thoughts KNOW

  30. Quick Tips…on ICE KNOW

  31. More Final Thoughts… KNOW

  32. Lightning Safety KNOW If you can hear it, clear it!

  33. 2010 Guilford Little League Program Thank you for volunteering your time! Have a safe season! KNOW

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