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Learning objectives
Learning objectives
What we will learn in this presentation:
How to classify injuries as chronic or acute
How to classify injuries as soft tissue or hard tissue
Different types of skin damage cuts, grazes,
blisters and chafing
The causes and treatment of strains, sprains,
dislocations and torn cartilage
How to identify and treat fractures
The treatment of injuries R.I.C.E.
The causes and treatment of unconsciousness
D.R.A.B.C., resuscitation and the recovery position
The causes and treatment of concussion,
dehydration and hypothermia.
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Injuries
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Chronic injuries
Injuries can be classed as chronic or acute.
First, we will consider chronic injuries.
Chronic injuries are caused by continuous
stress on a body part over a long time.
Here are some common chronic injuries:
tennis elbow
golfers elbow
shin splints.
Chronic injuries can be caused by training
too hard, not allowing time for recovery,
poor footwear and bad technique.
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Acute injuries
Acute injuries occur when there is sudden stress on the body.
There are three main causes:
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1. Collisions with
opponents or obstacles.
2. Being struck
by an object.
3. Falling from a
height or at speed.
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Acute injuries
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Closed injuries
Bruises occur when small
blood vessels are damaged by
an impact or sudden wrenching
movement.
This causes bleeding beneath
the skin, leading to swelling and
discolouration.
Strained (pulled) muscles result from muscles being
suddenly and forcefully overstretched.
This tears the muscle fibres, usually where they attach to the
tendon. The muscle is painful and its strength is reduced.
Bruises and strains should be treated
with ice to reduce the swelling.
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Dislocation
A dislocation occurs when a bone is pulled or
twisted out of place at a joint.
When the shoulder is dislocated,
the humerus is pulled out of the
socket on the scapula.
The injured person is usually
unable to move their arm, and the
shoulder loses its rounded shape.
Dislocations are very painful. They require hospital
treatment to move the bone back into position.
The ligaments and tissue around the joint can take a
long time to recover.
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cartilage
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Fractures
Fractures can be open (simple) or closed (compound).
A simple or closed
fracture means that the
bone is cracked but the
skin is not broken.
A compound or open
fracture means that the
skin is broken and the
bone is sticking out.
Fractures
Fractures are usually caused by violent
impacts. They are most common in contact
sports like rugby, and sports where there is
a risk of falling from height or at speed, for
example, horse riding, skiing and climbing.
Fractures are difficult to prevent as they
are caused by sudden and unexpected
events or accidents. Using correct technique and playing
by the rules can reduce the risks to some extent.
Fractures should be treated by immobilizing the injured
area with a splint or sling and controlling any bleeding with
a dressing. The casualty should not be moved until the
ambulance arrives, unless absolutely necessary.
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R.I.C.E.
Whenever there is any injury to bones, joints, ligaments
muscles or tendons, blood vessels will be damaged.
Broken blood vessels mean that blood leaks into tissues
around the injury. This will lead to swelling, bruising and pain.
To combat the effects of this,
you should follow the R.I.C.E
method of treatment:
R Rest
I
Ice
C Compression
E Elevation
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R.I.C.E.
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Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness can be caused by a number of things.
1. Fainting common fainting is a temporary abnormality in
blood flow to the brain. It can be caused by stress, heat or
physical exertion.
2. Head injury any blow to the head can cause
unconsciousness, whether it damages the skull or not.
3. Heart attack or stroke this can interrupt blood flow to the
brain.
4. Asphyxia breathing is obstructed, for example if the
person has inhaled water.
5. Shock caused by blood loss, infection or heart problems.
Unconsciousness can also be a sign of a wide
range of illnesses, for example, diabetes.
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Resuscitation
If an unconscious casualty is not breathing, rescue breaths
(or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) can be used.
This involves the rescuer repeatedly
blowing air into the mouth of the casualty
to inflate and deflate their lungs. This
allows some oxygen into the body.
If a casualty has no pulse, chest compressions can be used.
The rescuer pushes down firmly and
repeatedly on the casualtys chest,
mimicking the action of the heart and
circulating some blood around the body.
Used together, these two techniques are known
as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
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Concussion
Concussion is a common
cause of unconsciousness
while playing sport.
Concussion occurs when an
individual has received a blow
to the head, causing an injury
to the brain. This could be
caused by falling or being hit
by something or someone.
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Dehydration
When we exercise, especially in
hot conditions, the body loses
water as a result of sweating.
If the performer does not re-hydrate
by drinking lots of water, they may
suffer from dehydration.
The body also loses important
electrolytes salts which conduct
nerve impulses and maintain cell
metabolism.
This results in the performer feeling
very tired, nauseous and faint.
The performer should stop exercising
and re-hydrate somewhere cool.
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Hypothermia
Normal body temperature is 37C.
If a performers body temperature
falls below 35C, they begin to
suffer from hypothermia.
People who take part in activities
in mountainous areas or on water
are particularly at risk.
Common symptoms of
hypothermia are shivering,
paleness, loss of dexterity and
erratic behaviour.
A hypothermic person should be warmed-up gradually.
They need warm, dry clothing, warm
drinks and high energy foods.
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Quiz
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Exam-style questions
1. Explain what is meant by:
a) a soft tissue injury
b) a chronic injury.
2. Fran turns her ankle over during her ballet lesson. Her
ankle is painful and her teacher says she may have
damaged some ligaments.
a) What injury does Frans teacher suspect?
b) Describe how the injury should be treated.
3. A hockey player is hit on the head by the ball. They
appear to be unconscious. Describe how you would
treat the casualty.
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Bruising
Acute injury
Continuous stress
Sprain
Overuse injury
Dislocation
Fracture compound /
open
Closed injury
R.I.C.E.
Cuts
Concussion
Dehydration
Hypothermia
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