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1
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Why would we go to the hospital with a wound?

A

any debris inside

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2
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What are the 3 categories of wounds?

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  • abrasions: scraping
  • lacerations: generally cuts
  • punctures: point that pierces
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3
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How do we manage wounds?

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  • Clean them
  • Dress them
  • Make sure that they stay clean
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4
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How long should wounds take to heal if not infected?

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about a week

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5
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What are the signs of infection?

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  • Red​ ​circle​ ​around​ ​wound
  • Tender​ ​to​ ​touch
  • Inflammation
  • fever
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6
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What are infectious diseases?

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  • Any​ ​pathogen​ ​that​ ​enters​ ​your​ ​body​ ​that​ ​disrupts​ ​normal​ ​function
  • Immune​ ​system​ ​matches​ ​defence
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7
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Most pathogens are …

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bacteria

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8
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What are the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases?

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  • Fever
  • Inflammation
  • Red​ ​circle
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9
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What does MRSA stand for?

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methicillin-resistant​ ​staphylococcus​ ​aureus

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10
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Why do we see MRSA with athletes?

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because of their environment

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11
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When are you more prone to getting MRSA?

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open wound

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12
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Why is MRSA dangerous?

A

resistant to antibiotics

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13
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What are the signs and symptoms of MRSA?

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  • Fever
  • Feel​ ​unwell
  • Area​ ​with​ ​cut​ ​will​ ​become​ ​very​ ​swollen,​ ​red,​ ​tender​ ​to​ ​the​ ​touch
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14
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How do we manage MRSA?

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Try​ ​and​ ​give​ ​them​ ​higher​ ​and​ ​higher​ ​doses​ ​of​ ​antibiotics

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15
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MRSA can lead to …

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​flesh​ ​eating​ ​disease​ ​(necrotizing​ ​fasciitis)

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16
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What is flesh eating disease?

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  • Physically​ ​eats​ ​skin​ ​and​ ​fascia​ ​tissue​ ​away​ ​from​ ​body
  • Cut​ ​limbs​ ​off​ ​to​ ​save​ ​rest​ ​of​ ​body
  • Difficult​ ​to​ ​be​ ​killed​ ​in​ ​a​ ​medical​ ​environment
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17
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Name some blood borne pathogens.

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  • Bacteria
  • Viruses​ ​(cold​ ​virus)
  • Hepititis (High​ ​possibility​ ​of​ ​spreading​ ​in​ ​athletic environments)
  • HIV
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18
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Name some universal precautions.

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  • Wash​ ​hands
  • Use​ ​gloves
  • Clean​ ​environment
  • Take​ ​antibiotics​ ​until​ ​they​ ​are​ ​done​ ​their​ ​prescription
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19
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What is diabetes?

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Complete​ ​or​ ​partial​ ​decrease​ ​in​ ​secretion​ ​of​ ​insulin​ ​by​ ​pancreas

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20
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What are the 2 types of diabetes?

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  • type 1

- type 2

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21
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Describe type 1 diabetes.

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  • Pancreas​ ​doesn’t​ ​produce​ ​or​ ​secrete​ ​enough​ ​insulin
  • Physical​ ​loss​ ​of​ ​function​ ​with​ ​pancreas
  • Insulin​ ​dependent
  • Must​ ​monitor​ ​blood​ ​sugar​ ​and​ ​take​ ​injections
  • Most​ ​athletes
  • Have​ ​particular​ ​diets
22
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How do we help manage type 1 diabetes?

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  • Always​ ​travel​ ​with​ ​monitor​ ​and​ ​cooler​ ​full​ ​of​ ​their​ ​insulin​ ​injections
  • Keep​ ​orange​ ​juice,​ ​sugar​ ​packages​ ​in​ ​your​ ​medical​ ​kit​ ​so​ ​you​ ​can​ ​help them​ ​if​ ​they​ ​have​ ​an​ ​incident​ ​while​ ​they​ ​are​ ​playing
23
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Describe type 2 diabetes.

A
  • Related​ ​to​ ​obesity
  • Related​ ​to​ ​sugar​ ​intake
  • Non​ ​insulin​ ​dependent
  • Do​ ​not​ ​monitor​ ​blood​ ​sugar​ ​daily
  • Not​ ​taking​ ​injections
24
Q

Most people with diabetes can manage with…

A

balanced​ ​precise​ ​eating​ ​and​ ​good​ ​activity levels

25
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What are the 2 different emergencies for people with diabetes?

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  • diabetic coma

- insulin shock

26
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What is a diabetic coma?

A
  • too much sugar in blood

- need to take insulin

27
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What are the signs and symptoms of a diabetic coma?

A
  • Fruity​ ​breath​ ​(sweet​ ​smelling)
  • Laboured​ ​breathing
  • Naucious
  • Vomiting
  • Thirsty
  • Confused
  • Flushed​ ​skin
28
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What is insulin shock?

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  • too much insulin or not enough sugar
  • need sugar: OJ with sugar
  • generally type 1 diabetics have these more than type 2
29
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What are the signs and symptoms of insulin shock?

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  • Physically​ ​weak
  • Tingling​ ​sensation​ ​in​ ​hands​ ​and​ ​feet
  • Headaches
  • Abdominal​ ​pain
  • Rapid​ ​heartbeat
  • Irritable
  • Fatigued
30
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What is epilepsy? What can it be caused by?

A
  • recurrent seizure pattern

- can be caused by concussion

31
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What are grand mal seizures?

A
  • Bigger​ ​looking​ ​episodes
  • Last​ ​longer
  • More​ ​impact​ ​on​ ​their​ ​life
  • Out​ ​of​ ​commission​ ​for​ ​longer
32
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What are petite mal seizures?

A
  • Smaller​ ​looking​ ​episodes
  • Don’t​ ​last​ ​as​ ​long
  • Not​ ​out​ ​of​ ​commission​ ​for​ ​as​ ​long
33
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What do we caution people with epilepsy in athletics?

A
  • avoid collision sports

- avoid dangerous environments to have seizure

34
Q

Why do people with epilepsy need to avoid collision sports?

A

risk of impact to head

35
Q

Name some dangerous environments for people with epilepsy.

A
  • Rock​ ​climbing
  • Cliff​ ​diving
  • In​ ​the​ ​water
  • Avoid​ ​being​ ​alone
  • Some​ ​related​ ​to​ ​heights
36
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Asthma can be triggered by:

A
  • cold,​ ​cold​ ​weather
  • Sharp​ ​increases​ ​in​ ​physical​ ​activity
  • Increases​ ​in​ ​barometric​ ​pressure
  • Emotional​ ​distress
  • Exposure​ ​to​ ​allergens
37
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What is asthma?

A
  • Spasm​ ​of​ ​bronchial​ ​wall
  • Less​ ​of​ ​tube​ ​for​ ​air​ ​to​ ​get​ ​through
  • increased mucus production
38
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

A
  • Difficulty​ ​breathing
  • High​ ​stress
  • Hyperventilate
  • Tightness​ ​in​ ​chest
  • Cough
  • Wheezing
  • Tired
  • Might​ ​pass​ ​out
39
Q

What do puffers do?

A

Medication​ ​cause​ ​dilation​ ​through​ ​bronchial

40
Q

What exercises are recommended for people with asthma?

A
  • Helps​ ​to​ ​increase​ ​fitness​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​respiratory​ ​system
  • Need​ ​good​ ​warm​ ​ups​ ​and​ ​cool​ ​downs
  • Swimming​ ​is​ ​highly​ ​recommended
  • Breathing​ ​out​ ​against​ ​water​ ​is​ ​like​ ​weight​ ​resistance​ ​to​ ​lungs
41
Q

What is mononucleosis caused by?

A

virus (epstein barr virus)

42
Q

Mono attacks …

A
  • whole body

- RBC

43
Q

What are signs and symptoms of mono?

A
  • ​very​ ​tired,​ ​can’t​ ​function
  • Inflames​ ​and​ ​enlarges​ ​their​ ​spleen
  • Spleen​ ​is​ ​where​ ​RBC​ ​is​ ​produced,​ ​get​ ​rid​ ​of​ ​ones​ ​that​ ​aren’t​ ​working
44
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Why do we limit people with mono from all activity for 3-4 weeks?

A
  • Any​ ​injury​ ​to​ ​spleen​ ​would​ ​be​ ​bad

- If​ ​spleen​ ​is​ ​ruptured​ ​or​ ​damaged,​ ​it​ ​can’t​ ​be​ ​replaced,​ ​need​ ​dialysis

45
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Why are people with mono seen by a doctor every 2 weeks?

A

monitoring inflammation in spleen

46
Q

What is anemia?

A

iron deficiency in blood

47
Q

What are the 3 typical causes of anemia?

A
  • not enough RBC
  • diet, not enough iron
  • long distance runner: destroying RBC with contact
48
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?

A
  • Generally​ ​will​ ​have​ ​sharp​ ​performance​ ​decline
  • More​ ​tired
  • More​ ​sore
  • Generally​ ​have​ ​burn​ ​in​ ​thighs
  • Nauseous
  • Crave​ ​ice
49
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How do we manage anemia?

A
  • important to know why they have it
  • increase iron intake
  • ​Increase​ ​red​ ​meat,​ ​increase​ ​poultry,​ ​take​ ​supplements
50
Q

What do we do for long distance runners with anemia?

A
  • decrease​ ​their​ ​mileage
  • Cross​ ​training
  • Less​ ​impact

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