Slide 1

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 2

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 3

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 4

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 5

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 6

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 7

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 8

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 9

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 10

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 11

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 12

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 13

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 14

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 15

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 16

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 17

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 18

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 19

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 20

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 21

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1414

Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

SPRING
Baseball

15

Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1616

Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1717

Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1818

Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1919

Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2020

EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

21

Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

22


Slide 22

BELLWORK
• In your opinion, list 5 things that should be
addressed when preparing for an
emergency in athletics.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

11

Chapter 5
Emergency Preparedness:
Injury Game Plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

2

Objectives
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to:
– Define emergency preparedness
– Discuss the importance of a written action
plan for emergencies
– List the components of the emergency plan
– State the roles of everyone involved in an
athletic emergency
– Activate the EMS system
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

33

Objectives (cont’d.)
• Upon completion of this chapter, you
should be able to (cont’d.):
– Identify the difference between defined
medical emergencies and non-emergencies
– Explain why athletic emergency cards are
important

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

44

Emergency Preparedness
• Be properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
– Athletic injuries can occur at any time
• Sports medicine team must be prepared

– Emergency plans help ensure the best care is
provided
• Athletic organizations must develop an emergency
plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

55

Emergency Preparedness con’t
• Preparation for Emergency Action Plan
includes:
– formulation of Plan
– proper coverage of events
– maintenance of emergency equipment &
supplies
– use of appropriate medical personnel
– continuing education in emergency medicine

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

6

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Should be customized to fit needs of
organization
– Should specify needs within 4 categories:
•
•
•
•

Emergency personnel
Emergency communication
Emergency equipment
Transportation

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

77

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Should outline emergency personnel roles
– Generally the first responder is a member of
the athletic training staff
• Athletic training staff is, at a minimum, trained in
CPR and first aid
• All members are responsible for knowing and
being able to implement the emergency action plan

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

88

BELLWORK
• What does “EAP” stand for?
• List the 4 main components of an EAP.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

9

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Each member should be assigned specific roles
– Immediate care should be done by the most qualified
– Others should be assigned to locate and obtain
emergency equipment
• what & where
• Coach or ATSAs
– One member should be assigned to activate the
emergency medical service (EMS) system
• Communicate clearly & calmly
• Know venue specifics & direct EMS to scene

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1010

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Emergency communication
– Good working relationships ensure the best
care
• meet with EMS at beginning of school year

– Staff must have access to a telephone or
telecommunications device
• A backup plan should be in place in case the
primary communications system is inoperable
• Procedure should be in place for communicating
the situation to EMS providers
©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1111

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• Information for EMS
– Name, address, and phone # of caller
– # of athletes injured
– Care & treatment being provided
– Accurate directions

• Hang up last!

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

12

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• All equipment that might be necessary for
an emergency must be:
– Readily accessible
– In good working condition
– Checked before each event or competition

• Includes ice, first-aid kit, splints,
equipment removal devices, AED, etc.

©©2011
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning
2010
Delmar,
Cengage
Learning

1313

Emergency Action Plan (cont’d.)
• EMS providers and an ambulance should be
on standby at any event where there is a high
risk of traumatic injury
– lessens response time for EMS
– ensures injured athlete receives timely,
proper care
• Consider experience of EMS providers
• Ambulance should have clear access to site

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Did you know…?
• Greatest number of catastrophic injuries:
FALL
Football

WINTER
Wrestling

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SPRING
Baseball

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Identifying a Medical Emergency
• Defined medical emergencies consist of:
– Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no
pulse, concussion with loss of consciousness,
neck or spinal injury, fractures, dislocations,
eye injuries, severe asthma attack, heatrelated illness, or any injury causing signs of
shock
– Shock is a complete shutdown of
cardiovascular system  precursor to death

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Identifying a Medical Emergency
(cont’d.)
• Non-emergencies consist of all other
injuries where life or limb is not threatened
– Abrasions, minor cuts, strains, sprains, minor
concussions without loss of consciousness,
and contusions (bruises)

• Report ALL injuries to athletic training staff

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Emergency Medical Cards
• Each athlete must have an up-to-date
emergency information profile on record
– Nearest relative or guardian
– Medical information
– Hospital preference
– Family doctor’s phone numbers
– Parental permission to treat and transport

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Conclusion
• Emergency preparedness is the central
element of a superior sports medicine
program
• The emergency preparedness team
consists of everyone involved in athletics
• The emergency plan must be documented
and agreed upon by all parties
• Being properly prepared is crucial
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Conclusion (cont’d.)
• Encourage ownership of the emergency
plan
• Understand the difference between
defined medical emergencies and nonemergencies
• Emergency medical cards should be on
the sideline of every practice and game

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EAP Activity
• Analyze Santa Rita facilities (BB, SB,
FB/SC, gym/tennis)
• Create map of assigned venue
• Create EAP for assigned venue
• Scenarios

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Create an
Emergency Action Plan
• One EAP per team—one venue per team
• Final Plan MUST be typed!!!
• Due Friday, October 1 at beginning of
class
• 20 point assignment—not Eagle Points

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