On Field Management of
the Injured Athlete
UNC Club Sports
Eye Injuries
**Transport to ER or Doctor ASAP**
Broken Nose
**Don’t Blow Your Nose and
Transport to ER**
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It occurs when the body
becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly,
the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Heat stroke
can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.
Symptoms
Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
Hallucinations
Chills
Throbbing headache
High body temperature
Confusion/dizziness
Slurred speech
First Aid
Call 911
Move the athlete to a cool shaded area
Soaking clothes with water
Spraying, sponging, or showering them with water
Fanning their body
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of the water and salt,
usually through excessive sweating.
Symptoms
Heavy sweating
Extreme weakness or fatigue
Dizziness, confusion
Nausea
Clammy, moist skin
Pale or flushed complexion
Muscle cramps
Slightly elevated body temperature
Fast and shallow breathing
First Aid
Have them rest in a cool, shaded or air-conditioned area.
Have them drink plenty of water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages.
Have them take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
Anaphylaxis
**Use Epipen, Benadryl, Transport to ER**
Asthma
**Please Bring Inhalers to
Practices and Games
**Use Before Playing and During If
Needed
Heart Arrhythmias
Diabetes
*Give Sugar By Mouth or Call 911*
Spine Trauma
**Do Not Move
Athlete If You
Suspect A Spinal
Injury and Call
911**
Concussions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55u5Ivx31og
Concussions
Concussion Symptoms
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Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about events
Repeats questions
Answers questions slowly
Can’t recall events prior to or after the hit
Loses consciousness
Shows behavior or personality changes
Concussions
Return to Play
Concussions
 NO SAME DAY return to play if any symptoms
 About one to two weeks before return to play
 Must have medical clearance for return to play
Concussions / Second Impact Syndrome
Second Impact Video
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4foY1EtmKo
Contact Information
 Cayenne Schmidt, ATC, MS, CSCS
 970-217-6343
 cayennesheaman@yahoo.com