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Sports Injuries (SALTAPS (s: stop/see (see the injury occur, assess the…
Sports Injuries
SALTAPS
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The first aid acronym SALTAPS comes from the sporting context and is used to check if a player needs to be rested or removed from the field of play.
s: stop/see
see the injury occur, assess the situation, stop play to gain access to the player
a:ask
ask for consent, what happened? get a detailed history, evaluate for pain, orientation
L: look
look at the limb, appearance of injury site, bleeding, discolouration, bruising, immediate swelling
t:touch
touch injury site to see if casualty will allow, press gently to find the site of pain, note any responses
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p: passive movement
if active movement is ok, ask player to relax their limb, first aider gently move the joint through its range of movement
s:strenght test
move against resistance, stand unaided look for guarding, progressive function test
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Recover
Players must fully recover and be symptom free before considering a return to play. Adults must take a minimum of one week and under-18s two weeks before seeking an authorised return from a healthcare professional. Rest and specific treatment through recovery are essential for the health of the injured participant.
Refer
If removed from the fireld the player should be referred immediately to a qualified healthcare professional who is trained in evaluating and treating concussion
Remove
If a player has a concussion or suspected concussion, they must be removed from the field of play immediately
Return
To complete a safe return to the field the player must be symptom free, have written authorisation and complete the 'graduated return to play' protocol.
Recognise
Parents, players, coaches and officials should be aware of the signs and symptoms of concussion
PRICE
Ice
apply an ice pack to the affected area for 15-20 minutes every two to three hours. A bag of frozen peas, or similar, will work well. Wrap the ice pack in a towel so that it doesn't directly touch your skin and cause an ice burn.
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Rest
avoid exercise and reduce your daily physical activity. Using crutches or a walking stick may help if you can't put weight on your ankle or knee.
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Elevation
keep the injured body part raised above the level of your heart whenever possible. This may also help reduce swelling.
Protection
protect the affected area from further injury – for example, by using a support or use a brace.
