Catastrophic Injury and the Emergency Action Plan

Catastrophic Injury and the Emergency Action Plan

Please answer the following questions from the video seen in class and the use of your text.

1. Why do we have Emergency Action Plans?

2. Why does axial loading put the spine at risk?

3. What position on the field is at the greatest risk for catastrophic injury on defense and why?

4. What are the categories for catastrophic head injuries?

5. What play during a game produces the most momentum?

6. Why have we seen a reduction in injuries since the 1970’s

7. Who are the rules designed to protect?

8. What should be considered before the sport or activity even begins?

9. What are three ways to control bleeding?

10. What does the acronym PRICE stand for?