Exercise Science Emergency Procedures. A personal trainer MUST have a well thought out plan as a result of an Emergency. No matter how much you plan or.

Exercise Science

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures A personal trainer MUST have a well thought out plan

as a result of an Emergency. No matter how much you plan or prepare an

Emergency can happen. Emergencies can take on many forms…

Life Threatening Basic First Aid Hydration Etc…

Must attempt to foresee potential emergencies and have a protocol in place

Emergency Procedures A Personal Trainer Must…

Know how to access Emergency Medical System (EMS)

Be Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Have a working knowledge of First Aid (Instructor feels a certification should be mandatory)

Have a First Aid Kit readily available, Know what is in side, Know how to use the supplies that are inside

Airway Management Wound Management Assessing Circulation Sprains or Fractures

Emergency Procedures Assessing an Emergency

Check Call Care

Emergency Procedures Accessing an Emergency

Check The Situation The Environment The Nature of the Injury Develop a Plan

Emergency Procedures Primary Assessment (if unconscious)

Breathing Heart Beating Bleeding Miscellaneous…

Secondary Assessment (if conscious) Assess general appearance (including skin color and

condition Start assessment at the head and work downward

(unless it is a child, reverse) Assess vital signs (HR, Blood Pressure, Respiratory

rate)

Emergency Procedures Assessing an Emergency

Call – With all of the information you have gathered from you initial “Check”… Personal Trainers should next, Call… Typically accessing EMS.

Emergency Procedures Accessing EMS

How Information Given

Your Name Location of emergency Telephone # Gender of Injured party Approx Age Nature of situation Medical history (if available) Care that have be given

Information Received When help will arrive Assistance in what type of care can/should be given Keep you calm

Emergency Procedures Assessing an Emergency

Care Personal Trainers after Checking the scene and

situation, then Calling EMS…The Next Step is to Provide the necessary Care.

Emergency Procedures Common Medical Emergencies

Dyspnea Chest Pain Syncope Insulin Reacton Heat Illnesses

Cramping Exhaustion Stroke

Seizures Grand Mal – Aura, Tonic, Clonic, Postictal

Emergency Procedures Common Medical Emergencies

Soft Tissue Wounds Abrasions Incisions Lacerations Punctures Avulsions

Emergency Procedures Common Medical Emergencies

Bleeding (control) Direct Pressure Elevation Pressure Point Treat for shock

Emergency Procedures Common Medical Emergencies

Closed Wounds Internal Bleeding Bruises

Ice Access EMS Treat for Shock

Head Injuries Neck and Back Injuries Protection Against Bloodborne Pathogens