Emergency Care

1. Emergency Care Core concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy Susan Kay Hillman

2. Objectives • Identify the appropriate first aid procedures for a variety of injuries and illnesses. • Explain the ABCs of emergency care. • Explain methods of obtaining consent for various levels and situations of treatment. • Identify the members of the emergency medical services team and their role in helping an injured patient.

3. First Aid, Emergency Care and CPR • Emergency Care skills are skills that should be practiced over and over • CPR: Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation • A=Airway: is victims airway open so they can breathe • B=Breathing: Is breathing smooth without obstruction • C= Circulation: Is heart beating to provide circulation of blood to body • AHA =CAB • All A.T. should have CPR for healthcare provider or professional rescuer

4. CPR • If patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse A.T. begins CPR • 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths • Continue until advanced care arrives, scene becomes unsafe, person begins breathing on their own, you are too tired to continue • If patient unconscious but breathing and has a pulse monitor and be ready to begin CPR • Call 911

6. First Aid, Emergency Care and CPR • Bleeding • Follow universal precautions and control bleeding • Severe bleeding is life threatening emergency • Obvious orthopedic deformity • Call 911 • Observe and treat for shock • Check circulation, sensory and motor function • Immobilize injury using splinting protocol

7. First Aid Procedures for Sudden Illnesses • Signs of sudden illness • Change in skin color • Pale or flushed • Heavy perspiration • Complaints of feeling dizzy, light headed, or weak • Vomiting or diarrhea • Change in LOC, slurred speech, or trouble breathing • Care for life threatening conditions and treat symptoms • Help patient get comfortable • Prevent over chilling or overheating • Watch for decrease in LOC • Seek medical assistance or call 911

9. The Emergency Care Plan • Game and practice coverage • Emergency Procedure Steps • Communication Systems • Equipment • Emergency Care Facilities • Transportation • Personnel Training • Record keeping

10. Consent to Treat • Health Care Provider must receive permission to treat (Consent) • Consent to treat is required by law • May be given prior to participation by signing a form • If patient is a minor must have consent from guardian • If patient is unconscious or guardian not around there is implied consent • If patient were conscious or guardian was present they would want you to provide care • Act within scope of practice

11. Community-Based Emergency Medical Services • Introduce yourself to local EMS • Discuss your Emergency Care Plan • Schedule a training session with local EMS • Know the members of EMS networks • Know local emergency phone #’s • Landlines better than cell phones if possible • Accessing the Emergency Network • Transportation Systems

13. Roles and Responsibilities of EMS Professionals • Roles and Responsibilities of EMS Professionals • First Responders • EMT-B (Basic) • EMT-I (Intermediate) • Paramedic • Emergency Room Physician

14. Emergency Care Equipment • A.T. should have proper equipment available in event of an injury • A.T. and staff should be well trained on equipment they use • Airway Management • Pocket mask • Bag valve mask • Cardiac Equipment • AED • Maintenance of equipment • Check equipment on regular basis essential to ensure to ensure it is in working order