sports trainer information PART1 Flashcards
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What is shock?
shock is a condition that is a result in blood loss or drops in blood pressure
What are some causes of shock?
pain, and when they are not getting enough oxygen
What are some signs and symptoms of shock?
shaking,Difficulty breathing,Thirst or a dry mouth and rapid heart beat
What is the management of shock?
keep casulty calm and comfortable
What are the general steps you need to take to manage serious bleeding?
1.remove clothing
2. help casualty lie down and make sure that they are comfortable
3 apply pressure to bleeding area to reduce blood loss
4 seek medical assistance immediately
What is a fracture?
a fracture is a break in the bone
What are some types of fractures?
closed, open or complex
closed= is where the bone is broken and there is no cut or wound.
open= is where the ends of the broken bone are exposed to the air and pushing through the skin.
complex= damage to body organs and local tissue caused by the fracture.
Signs and symptoms of a fracture?
hearing or feeling a bone break pain, tenderness or swelling in the affected area.
abnormal shape or irregular alignment of limb.
What is the management of a fracture?
do not move the person unless they are in danger, call the ambulance
What is a dislocation?
dislocation is when a joint is forced out of its original place causing the loss of movement and mobility in injured area.
Signs and symptoms of a dislocation?
pain, swelling, deformity, muscle spasm and the loss of movement in the joint
What is the management of a dislocation?
1 support and immbobilise in a position that is comfortable
2 apply an ice pack or cold compress
3 manage shock, keep the casualty calm and minimise movement
4 seek medical assistance immediately
Rules for managing a dislocation
do not try to pull and put dislocated joint back into place
What is a strain?
when you tear a muscle or a tissue connecting to the tendon
What are the signs and symptoms?
cramping, sweling, pain,
What is a sprain?
over streatching or tearing of a ligament
What are the signs and symptoms?
pain, swelling, feeling a pop and brusing
What is a contusion?
It’s a bruise. when the blood rises from under the skin to show a black or purple colour
What are the signs and symptoms?
the black or purple colour of bruising in the affected area
What is the RICER principle?
the RICER princible is to make sure that the injury doesn’t get worse and doesn’t result in a bigger problem., this is why when you get injured you should always take the first 72 hours seriously and follow the RICER and NO HARM procedures to insure you get better faster and without getting worse injuries.
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Rest Ice Compress Elavate Referal
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NO Heat
NO Alcahol and drugs
NO Running
NO Massage
How does RICER and No HARM work together?
becuase you should be resting and not doing any physical activity.
