FirstAidBasics-ValleyStreamSoccerClub.docVIP

Valley Stream Soccer Club First Aid Basics An informational document for VSSC coaches and parents  Contents Sprains and Strains Treatment 4 1. Control Swelling With RICE Therapy 4 2. Manage Pain and Inflammation 4 3. See a Health Care Provider 4 4. Follow Up 4 Cuts or Lacerations Treatment 5 1. Stop the Bleeding 5 2. Clean and Protect 5 3. Call a Health Care Provider if: 5 4. Follow Up 5 Insect Sting Allergy Treatment 6 1. Remove the Stinger 6 2. Control Swelling 6 3. Treat Symptoms 6 4. Follow-Up 6 5. Call 911 if: 6 Dizziness Treatment 8 1. Treat Symptoms 8 2. Call a Health Care Professional if: 8 3. Follow Up 8 CPR for Children 9 1. Call 911 9 1. Check to see if the child is conscious. 9 3. Check Breathing 9 4. Begin Chest Compressions 9 5. Do Rescue Breathing 9 6. Repeat Compressions and Rescue Breathing if Child Is Still Not Breathing 10 7. Use AED as Soon as Available 10 Hands-Only CPR for Adults 11 1. Check Responsiveness 11 2. Do Chest Compressions 11 3. Stop Only if: 11 4. Use an AED As Soon As Its Available 11 Heat Exhaustion Treatment 12 Call 911 if: 12 1. Lower Body Temperature 12 2. Rehydrate 12 3. Rest 12 4. See a Health Care Provider 12 Heat Stroke Treatment 13 Call 911 if the person has the following symptoms: 13 1. Call 911 13 2. Lower Body Temperature Quickly 13 3. Treat Symptoms 13 4. Follow Up 13 Nosebleeds Treatment 14 1. Stop the Bleeding 14 2. Call a Health Care Provider 14 3. Medical Treatment 14 4. Follow Up 14 Concussion Treatment 15 1. Prevent Swelling and Further Injury 15 2. Treat Symptoms 15 3. Monitor Symptoms 15 4. When to Call a Doctor 15 5. Follow-Up 15 Choking Treatment 16 Ankle Sprain Treatment 17 1. Control Swelling 17 2. Manage Pain and Inflammation 17 3. See a Health Care Provider 17 Treating Bruises in Children 18 Call Doctor If: 18 1. Apply Ice 18 2. Elevate the Area 18 3. Reduce Pain 18 Treating Dehydration in Children Under 12 Years Old 19 1. Call a Doctor 19 2. Replace Fluids 19 3. Follow Up 19 Treating Dehydration in