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2010 Guilford Little League Program
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Presenters
Greg Jankura -2010 GLL Safety Officer
Russ Pierson – American Medical ResponseParamedic Supervisor
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ASAP – Sharing Ideas
Why We Care:• Reducing avoidable injuries like this player hit by a bat in the dugout
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Why Safety Awareness?
The ASAP Mission:• To provide a saferenvironment for allparticipants of LittleLeague Baseball/Softball.
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Requirements for Safety
Emergency Contacts
-Emergency Services (911)-Safety Officer: Greg Jankura-203-453-4348 (Day)-203-458-6234 (Eve) -203-909-5240 (Cell)[email protected]
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REQUIRE TRAINING IN FIRST AID FOR ALL MANAGERS AND COACHES-Must be run by Medical Professional-Mandatory that each coach attend at least once every 2 years-Licensed Medical Doctors, RNs, LPNs & Paramedics are EXEMPT from attending the training
Requirements for Safety
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Greg Jankura -2010 GLL Safety Officer
Russ Pierson – AMR Paramedic Supervisor
Common Injuries
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Head Injury
Signs
Loss of consciousnessConfusionAmnesiaUnaware of score, gameLoss of balanceSlurred speechSeizureDelayed responsesVacant starePoor play
Symptoms
Nausea/vomitingHeadacheDizzinessVision/hearing disturbanceIrritability/emotional changes
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Head Injury - Treatment
When a player shows ANY symptoms or signs of a head injury:
•The player should not be allowed to return to play in thecurrent game or practice.
•The player should not be left alone; and regular monitoringfor deterioration is essential over the initial few
hours following injury.•The player should be medically evaluated following the
injury.•Return to play must follow a medically supervised process.•A player should never return to play while symptomatic.
“When in doubt, sit them out!’’
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Head Injury - Treatment
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Neck Injury
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Heat Stroke & Heat ExhaustionSigns and Symptoms
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Heat CrampsSigns and Symptoms
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Heat Stroke & Heat ExhaustionTreatments
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Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings)Signs and Symptoms of allergic reaction
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Anaphylactic Shock (Bee Stings)
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Asthma Attack
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Broken Jaw
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Tooth Fracture or Dislocation
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Eye Injuries - Treatment
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Shoulder Dislocation - Treatment
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Little Leaguer’s Elbow
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Catcher’s ThumbJammed or Hyper-extended Thumb
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Ankle / Knee Injury
SprainInjury to ligament.Joint swelling, loss of motion, pain, tenderness at jointStrainInjury to muscle or tendon.Pain with resistance or stretch, weakness
Treatment: RICE
Referral to physician if:Unable to bear weight on lower extremity not improving in 2-3 days
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Ankle / Knee Injury
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Lacerations
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KNOW
2010 Guilford Little League
KNOW YOUR FIELD ADDRESS!!
- If you call 911, they need to know where you are.
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Emergency Plan
Assess player status
Can player be safely moved?
Designate a person to call 911
Send someone to direct the ambulance
Review Medical Release form for pertinent information and have available for EMTs
If parents are not available, go with the injured player and turn over team to asst. coach
Complete incident report and forward to Safety Officer within 24 hours
Get medical clearance before return to play if formal treatment was required
WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911!
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Final Thoughts
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Quick Tips…on ICE
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More Final Thoughts…
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Lightning Safety
If you can hear it, clear it!
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2010 Guilford Little League Program
Thank you for volunteering your time! Have a safe season!