SMI Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Flashcard

Front

What is the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

Back

To recognize the need for emergency care and get that care in the quickest time possible

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What are the key elements of an EAP?

Back

What to do during an emergency, practice/communication, involves all members of the sports medicine team, create an emergency plan for each site

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What should be provided in the EAP? Options: Exact location of vending machines, Exact location of emergency exits, Exact location of medical equipment, Exact location of restrooms

Back

Exact location of emergency exits

Front

What should be done after activating EMS and making an emergency call?

Back

Notify the coach of the situation

Front

What information should be provided to EMS? Options: Name and info to EMS, number of people injured and their conditions, any treatment given or being given, any necessary directions to the gym, Name and info to EMS, number of people injured and their conditions, any treatment given or being given, any necessary directions to the scene, Name and info to EMS, number of people injured and their conditions, any treatment given or being given, any necessary directions to the hospital, Name and info to EMS, number of people injured and their conditions, any treatment given or being given, any necessary directions to the school

Back

Name and info to EMS, number of people injured and their conditions, any treatment given or being given, any necessary directions to the scene

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What should be done while waiting for the arrival of EMS?

Back

Monitor the patient and provide updates to EMS

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What should be done if an individual is unconscious?

Back

Activate the EAP

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What should be done if an individual is experiencing uncontrolled bleeding?

Back

Activate the EAP

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What should be done if an individual is not breathing or has shallow/delayed breathing?

Back

Activate the EAP

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What should be done if an individual requires CPR?

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Activate the EAP