Sport & REC - Sports Medicine Revision (Topics 6-11)

The type of fracture where the break goes through part of the bone (not all the way through) is called a

• Greenstick fracture

• Spiral fracture

• Comminuted Fracture

• Compound Fracture

The main first aid steps you should take when treating a suspected broken bone/fracture include:

• Use DRSABCD

• Try and straighten any broken bones, then apply a splint and wait for the ambulance

• Control any bleeding, immobilise the wound (apply a splint where possible), call for help, apply ice to relieve pain.

• Move the patient into recovery position and call an ambulance

Bruises (contusions), sprains, strains and overuse injuries are all examples of

• Hard Breaks

• Soft Tissue Injuries

• Fractures

• Injuries associated with ACL problems

Treatment for soft tissue injuries should include the immediate application of

• DRSABCD

• ice

• RICER procedure

• Recovery position

This wound would be classified as

• a laceration

• a puncture wound

• a contusion

• an abrasion

This wound would be classified as

• an abrasion

• a laceration

• an amputation

• a puncture wound

The first step in treating a minor wound would be to wash & disinfect the wound to remove all dirt and debris.

• True

• False

Appearing dazed or confused, being disoriented and/or amnesia are all symptoms of

(a)  

If a person experiences a hard knock or forceful impact, particularly to the head, it is reasonable to suspect a concussion. As long as the person is conscious, treatment should include:

• Assess for spinal injury symptoms, call triple zero, take note of symptoms, do not leave alone.

• Start compressions and rescue breaths immediately

• Perform TOTAPS and allow them to return to play/activity if they pass the skills test

• RICER

If a person is unconscious after experiencing a forceful impact or injury to the head, as a first aider you should:

• Commence CPR immediately

• Do not touch the patient. Call for help and wait

• Stop the activity around them, assess airway/breathing - if not breathing normally, commence CPR, if breathing normally then align and immobilise spine/neck and gently roll on side, ensuring airway is clear while you wait for ambulance.

• Control the bleeding, apply ice to the head, then move into recovery position.