On Field Management of the Injured Athlete

On Field Management of the Injured Athlete

UNC Club Sports

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

Broken Nose**Don’t Blow Your Nose and

Transport to ER**

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.

SymptomsHot, dry skin or profuse sweatingHallucinationsChillsThrobbing headacheHigh body temperatureConfusion/dizzinessSlurred speech

First AidCall 911 Move the athlete to a cool shaded areaSoaking clothes with waterSpraying, sponging, or showering them with waterFanning their body

Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of the water and salt, usually through excessive sweating.

SymptomsHeavy sweatingExtreme weakness or fatigueDizziness, confusionNauseaClammy, moist skinPale or flushed complexionMuscle crampsSlightly elevated body temperatureFast and shallow breathing

First AidHave them rest in a cool, shaded or air-conditioned area.Have them drink plenty of water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages.Have them take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.

*Preventable if an athlete stays hydrated before, during, and after practice*

Heat Exhaustion

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

Asthma

**Please Bring Inhalers to Practices and Games

**Use Before Playing and During If Needed

Heart Arrhythmias*Start CPR immediately and find AED ASAP*

Diabetes*Give Sugar By Mouth or Call

911*

Spine Trauma

**Do Not Move Athlete If You

Suspect A Spinal Injury

and Call 911**

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

Concussions

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

Concussions

Return to Play

*Must have physician’s note or see ATC before playing*

Concussions

NO SAME DAY return to play if any symptoms

About one to two weeks before return to play

Must have medical clearance for return to play

Concussions / Second Impact Syndrome

Second Impact Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4foY1EtmKo

Contact Information

Cayenne Schmidt, ATC, MS, CSCS

970-217-6343

[email protected]