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A comprehensive overview of key concepts in sports medicine, focusing on emergency response, injury prevention, and management. It covers essential topics such as the roles within a sports medicine team, the components of an emergency action plan (eap), pre-participation screenings, and the steps involved in primary and secondary assessments. Additionally, it addresses life-threatening conditions, rescue breathing techniques, and the cardiac chain of survival, offering valuable insights for students and professionals in sports medicine and related fields. The document also includes questions with verified answers, making it a useful study aid for exam preparation and knowledge reinforcement. It is designed to enhance understanding of critical procedures and protocols in sports-related emergencies and injury management, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. This resource is ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in sports medicine.
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what does the survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depend on?
what is under the performance enhancement part of sports medicine?
Once the EAP has been developed, what are the 3 basic steps?
how do you check responsiveness with the AVPU scale? Alert Verbal Painful Unresponsive how do you open the airway to check for breathing if a spinal injury is not suspected? head-tilt/chin-lift technique how do you open the airway if a spinal injury IS suspected? jaw-thrust maneuver How long should you check for breathing? No longer than 10 seconds what pulse do you check for in adults, children and infants? adults: carotid child: carotid infant: brachial if not breathing, how often should you give ventilations for adults, children and infants? adults: 1 every 5 sec children: 1 every 3 sec
What is standard of care? The minimum level of care Negligence? failure to follow standard of care, failure to provide care, provide care beyond scope of practice, inappropriate care, or failure to control behaviors to prevent further harm or injury Liability? being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person When is a person considered a Good Samaritan?
Battery? Unlawful, harmful, or offensive touching or a person without consent Examples of advanced directives? DNR Living Will Power of attorney What's the difference between respiratory distress and respiratory arrest? distress: difficulty breathing arrest: absence of breathing What is the typical rate for breathing? 12 - 16 bpm What are some signs of respiratory distress?
Where should an adult's head be positioned during rescue breathing? Extended past neutral Where should a child's head be positioned during rescue breathing? Extended past neutral, but not as far as an adult's would be Where should an infant's head be positioned during rescue breathing? Head position should be neutral What are typical PPE you should use in emergency situations? breathing barriers and gloves What are some types of breathing barriers? resuscitation mask, face shield, and bag-valve-mask What are the pros/cons of the face shield? pros: compact, easy to use, 1 way valve, protect from disease transmission cons: cannot be used with emergency oxygen Pros and cons of resuscitation mask?
Pros: improved air supply (both mouth and nose), improved seal, cheap and inexpensive, and protection from disease Cons: may not be the best seal possible Pros and cons of the bag-valve mask? Pros: increased oxygen to body Cons: usually used with 2 rescuers What are the steps to take for conscious choking?
How often do you reassess for a pulse when providing CPR? NEVER: CPR will not restart a heart so the pulse will not come back What is the primary sign of a heart attack? Persistent chest pain or discomfort What does AED stand for and why is it important?