Gannon University
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training staff & sports medicine
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what to do in case of an injury
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In Case Of An Injury
All injuries must be reported to a member
of the athletic training staff as soon as possible. The team physician(s)
and/or athletic training staff will make the decision on when an athlete
may return to competition after an injury.
1. Is my injury
serious?
- A serious injury is any condition whereby
the athlete’s life is in danger or the athlete risks permanent impairment.
Examples of these injuries include: cervical spine injury, head injury, serious
bleeding, fractures, heat stress, hypothermia, respiratory arrest, anaphylactic
shock (allergic reaction) and cardiovascular arrest.
2. What should
I do if I have a serious/life threatening injury?
- If you believe you or another person
has a serious/life threatening injury, follow the guidelines below:
- Stabilize the individual.
- Check for breathing and a pulse –
if there is no pulse, or the person is having difficulty breathing or is
in significant pain, call campus security (7000), the campus operator (0),
or 911 immediately for an ambulance. Begin CPR / Rescue Breathing if
you know how.
- When the ambulance arrives, allow
the paramedics and EMT’s to work on the individual and clear any unnecessary
people from the area.
- Contact an athletic trainer and the
athlete’s parents as soon as possible.
3. What if
I’m hurt, but don’t think it is that serious of an injury?
- Tell an athletic trainer about the
injury as soon as possible. The athletic trainer will evaluate your
injury, and set up a plan of treatment for you. If necessary, the athletic
trainer will refer you to the team physician or other appropriate medical
personnel.
4. What if
the athletic trainer isn’t at practice or I can’t get in touch with him/her?
- If you are at practice, tell your coach
and he/she will instruct you in what to do.
- If you are not at practice, leave a message for
the athletic trainer that day and he/she will follow-up with you as quickly
as possible. If your injury worsens that day, proceed to the Emergency
Room at Hamot Hospital (State Street and 3rd Street).
Gannon University~University Square ~ Erie, PA 16541-0001
Toll
Free: 1-800-GANNON-U
Sports Press Box E-mail
updated
9/12/06 by: drt
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