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On Field Management of the Injured Athlete

On Field Management of the Injured Athlete. UNC Club Sports. Eye Injuries **Transport to ER or Doctor ASAP**. Broken Nose **Don’t Blow Your Nose and Transport to ER**. Heat Stroke.

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On Field Management of the Injured Athlete

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  1. On Field Management of the Injured Athlete UNC Club Sports

  2. Eye Injuries**Transport to ER or Doctor ASAP**

  3. Broken Nose**Don’t Blow Your Nose and Transport to ER**

  4. Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. Symptoms Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating Hallucinations Chills Throbbing headache High body temperature Confusion/dizziness Slurred speech First Aid Call 911 Move the athlete to a cool shaded area Soaking clothes with water Spraying, sponging, or showering them with water Fanning their body

  5. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of the water and salt, usually through excessive sweating. Symptoms Heavy sweating Extreme weakness or fatigue Dizziness, confusion Nausea Clammy, moist skin Pale or flushed complexion Muscle cramps Slightly elevated body temperature Fast and shallow breathing First Aid Have them rest in a cool, shaded or air-conditioned area. Have them drink plenty of water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages. Have them take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath. *Preventable if an athlete stays hydrated before, during, and after practice*

  6. Anaphylaxis**Use Epipen, Benadryl, Transport to ER**

  7. Asthma**Please Bring Inhalers to Practices and Games**Use Before Playing and During If Needed

  8. Heart Arrhythmias*Start CPR immediately and find AED ASAP*

  9. Diabetes*Give Sugar By Mouth or Call 911*

  10. Spine Trauma**Do Not Move Athlete If You Suspect A Spinal Injury and Call 911**

  11. Concussionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55u5Ivx31og

  12. Concussions

  13. Concussion Symptoms Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about events Repeats questions Answers questions slowly Can’t recall events prior to or after the hit Loses consciousness Shows behavior or personality changes

  14. Concussions

  15. Return to Play*Must have physician’s note or see ATC before playing*

  16. Concussions • NO SAME DAY return to play if any symptoms • About one to two weeks before return to play • Must have medical clearance for return to play

  17. Concussions / Second Impact Syndrome

  18. Second Impact Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4foY1EtmKo

  19. Contact Information • Cayenne Schmidt, ATC, MS, CSCS • 970-217-6343 • cayennesheaman@yahoo.com

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