Sports Injuries Flashcards
What are the 5 p’s in first aid?
Preserve life Protect the unconscious Prevent injury or illness from becoming worse Promote recovery Procure medical aid
What is the role of ligaments?
Ligaments are elastic tissues that cross over joints, providing stability by attaching from bone to bone/offers stability of the joint to prevent dislocation
What are the role of muscles?
The main role of muscles is to provide movement and strength to the human body
What is the SALTAPS acronym?
Stop playing Ask what happened Look at the injury Touch the injured player Active movement Passive movement Stand up and play on
When is the SALTAPS procedure to be used?
SALTAPS is to be used when diagnosing a most sporting injuries
What does the acronym RICER stand for?
Rest Ice Compression Elevation Referral
When is the process of RICER used?
The process of ricer is used for the immediate treatment of soft tissue injuries
What are some protective measures that can be take playing sport?
Stretching Codes of conduct Common sense Technique Equipment maintenance Stay warm
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger Response Send for help Airways Breathing CPR Defibrillation
What do you do if a patient starts breathing before you perform CPR on them?
You place them in the recovery position and constantly check their response and breathing
When would you call an ambulance
As soon as you see an accident or that someone is hurt
When checking for someone’s response, what should you ask them?
Can you hear me
Open your eyes
What’s your name
Squeeze my hand
Why do netball and basketball have the highest proportion of knee injuries?
Both sports are played on hard surfaces and the player is continuously stopping and starting
What is the difference between a chronic and an acute injury?
An acute injury is a spontaneous injury and a chronic injury is an overuse injury that could have been cause by a pre-damaged injury.
What are examples of acute injuries?
Broken bones
Tearing of muscles
Snapped ligaments
Head injuries or concussions
