1. Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
Basic Principles of Injury Care
Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support

2. Protect during immediate care
Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
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3. Emergency Splinting
Splint all suspected fracture before moving the athlete or body part
Use proper immobilization to decrease risk of
Secondary tissue damage
Hemorrhage
Potential for death (if handled improperly)
Splint the fracture where the athlete lies
Avoid moving the athlete before splinting
Splint one joint above and one joint below the fracture
Assess neurovascular status before and after splinting
Monitor vital signs

4. Rapid form immobilizer Air splints
Clear plastic splint inflated with air around affected part
Do not use with fracture deformity
Provides moderate pressure and can be x-rayed through
Cardboard splints

5. Lower Limb Splinting Upper Limb Splinting
Foot and ankle require splinting of foot and knee
Knee, thigh, or hip require splinting of whole leg and one side of trunk
Upper Limb Splinting
Shoulder splinting is difficult
Use sling and swathe with upper limb bound to body
Upper arm and elbow
Splint with arm straight to lessen bone override
Lower arm and wrist
splint in position of forearm flexion and support with sling
Hand and finger
splint with tongue depressors, roller gauze and/or aluminum splints

6. Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support

7. Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
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8. Compression
Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
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9. Elevation
Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
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10. Support for Rehabilitation and Play
Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support
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11. Use of Crutches or Canes
When lower extremity weight bearing is contraindicated
Faulty mechanics or improper fitting can result in additional injury or falls
Fitting athlete
Athlete should stand with good posture, in flat soled shoes
Crutches should be placed
6” from outer margin of shoe
2” in front of shoe
Crutch base should fall 1” below anterior fold of axilla (2 - 3 fingers)
Hand brace should be positioned to place elbow at 30º of flexion
Cane measurement should be taken from height of greater trochanter

12. Moving and Transporting Injured Athletes
Must be executed with techniques that will not result in additional injury
No excuse for poor handling
Planning is necessary and practice is essential
Additional equipment may be required
Emergency Action Plan
Prearanged plan that can be implemented at a moments notice
Know where there is phone access to call EMS (911) ahead of time