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Extrication (Terms (Gait: a person's manner of walking. (image),…
Extrication
Terms
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Proper body mechanics: Special ways of standing and moving to make the best use of strength and to avoid fatigue or injury
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Ambulatory Athletes: can walk or move with minimal support, no life threatening condition, able to move without further injury
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Scoop Stretchers: Metal, can be separated into halves Athlete does not need to be rolled or lifted
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Spine Boards A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the spine during transportation in order to prevent further damage to it.:
Secondary injury:destructive and self-propagating biological changes in cells and tissues that lead to their dysfunction or death over hours to weeks after the initial insult
taping
non-elastic white adhesive tape: great adaptability due to,
-uniform adhesive mass,
-adhering qualities, lightness, relative strength, help hold dressings and provide stability and protection to injured areas
elastic adhesive tape: used in combination with non-elastic tape, good for small angular parts due to elasticity, allows for expansion of body parts
Elastikon- a heavy duty, tough elastic tape that cannot be easily torn by hand, most often requiring bandage scissors to cut. Most often used to restrict unwanted joint range of motion or provide assist and support to injured muscles and tendons
a stretchable elastic tape that can be torn by han. Most often used to hold bandages in place or secure protective padding.
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wrapping
elastic wraps: -compression of acute injuries, limit swelling,
-secure dressing or ice pack
-provide support for injured soft tissue
Pre-wrap- non-adhesive foam under - wrap that is applied prior to the application of athletic tape to protect the athlete’s skin from tape irritation
Ace Bandage- an elastic woven cloth material available in a variety of lengths and widths that is used to wrap an athlete’s injured joint or muscle in order to provide compression, support, or somewhat restrict undesired range of motion.
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Lifts and Moves
Two-person carry: two assistants face each other and lock their arms together (grasp forearms). Athlete sits on one set of arms. Other set if arms provides backrest. Athlete places arms around assistants’ shoulders.
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Two-person assist: two assistance stand on each side of athlete. Athlete’s arms around assistants’ shoulders. Assistants support athlete around waist
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One-Person Carry: athlete places arm around shoulders of assistant, assistant stands on the injured side, assistant can support athlete by placing arm around waist
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