Identify sports first-aid topics not included in a typical first-aid course.
Identification should include athletic-related concerns such as
- the creation of an emergency-action plan
- protective equipment considerations in relevant sports and activities
- venue-specific emergency-action planning
- the importance of coordination among medical professionals and emergency responders.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How would the presence of protective equipment affect the first-aid provider’s performance of the primary survey? Of the secondary survey?
- What is a medical time out, and how is it effective?
- What factors must be considered when developing an emergency-action plan for athletic facilities?