Sports Trauma Management

Which pitch-side sports trauma management qualification do you need to work with rugby union?

• IMMOFP

• PHICIS

• ITMMIF

• RFU

What is the recommended approach for medical teams managing emergencies in sport?

• Reactive team dynamics

• Proactive team preparation model

• Individual decision-making

• Emergency response training

What needs to be considered in a Medical Emergency Action Plan (MEAP)?

• Location and emergency access

• Surroundings and sport rules

• Personnel and players

• Training and equipment

What is the importance of a MEAP?

• Minimizes mistakes

• Improves player care

• Supports minimum standard of care for all scenarios

• All of the above

What should be included in a Medical Questionnaire for players?

• Allergies and medical conditions

• Emergency contacts

• Fit to participate

• All of the above

Following the implementation of a new procedure or policy, what are the stages that should be followed?

• Policies/Procedures --> Reflection --> De-brief --> Audit --> Re-Evaluation

• No follow up stages required.

• Policies/Procedures --> Identify Errors --> Retry --> Check for Errors

• Location -> Surroundings --> Personnel --> Protocols --> Training --> Equipment

MEAPs should be...

• Simple, safe, systematic.

• Short and sweet.

• Considerate of all involved.

• None of the above