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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)gjankura@algonquin-industries.com

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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!