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Minor Petit Mal Siezures Treatment
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monitor for progression into grand mal seizure
◦ rest from activity ◦ inform athletes parents of guardian ◦ refer if persist |
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Grand Mal Seizure sequence
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eyes are generally open
◦ body appears stiff and rigid ◦ Muscles contract violently in spasms or convulsions that usually stop in one or two minutes ◦ may temporarily stop breathing |
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Grand Mal Seizure sequence continued
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may appear not to breath and then progress to deep
breathing after the seizure ◦ bluish skin or lips ◦ Unconsciousness, f/b gradual return to consciousness. ◦ Uncontrolled urination ◦ temporary confusion after the seizure |
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Grand Mal seizure treatment
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clear all objects away from the athlete
◦ do not restrain ◦ do not try to place anything in the athletes mouth or try to pry the teeth open ◦ After the convulsions stop, check ABCs ◦ Check for other possible injuries ◦ check for head and neck injuries |
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Continued
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treat for shock if necessary
◦ encourage the athlete to rest ◦ Call for EMT if: suffering from other injury/illness experiencing seizure for the first time seizure >5 minutes unconscious > 10-15 minutes has difficulty breathing or is not an epileptic |
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Grand Mal Seizure Do Not
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1. Restrain the athlete
2. Try to place anything in the athletes mouth 3. Try to pry the teeth apart |
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Substance Abuse
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3 major drug categories
◦ 1. Depressants ◦ 2. Stimulants ◦ 3. Combination major cause of sudden illness |
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Depressant Overdose
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Dangerous and possibly life threatening
reaction from using a depressant or taking an excessive amount of a depressant ◦ these include alcohol, narcotics (morphine, heroin, codeine), GHB, rohypnol, ketamines. ◦ Depress the CNS ◦ use for relaxed, calm feeling |
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Depressant Overdose Signs and Symptoms
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Relaxed feelings
fatigue depression pale, cold, clammy skin constricted pupils that do not respond to light rapid and weak pulse possible unconsciousness Shallow breathing Coma (GHB) Seizures (GHB) Anterograde Amnesia hallucinations delirium Impaired motor function over-emotional |
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Depressant Overdose Treatment
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rest from activity
◦ send for EMT if necessary ◦ Monitor ABCs ◦ Treat for shock ◦ education ◦ send to physician, parents |
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Stimulant Overdose or reaction
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Dangerous and possibly life threatening
reaction from using a stimulant or taking excessive amounts of the stimulant ◦ these include cocaine, crack, and amphetamines ◦ stimulate the nervous system ◦ makes athletes “feel” quicker and more alert |
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Stiumulant Overdose signs and symptoms
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Lack of fatigue
irritability feeling of hyperstimulation sense of mental clarity restlessness anxiety dilated pupils Increased body temp rapid pulse hallucinations paranoia cardiac arrest confusion mood changes similar reactions with supplements |
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Stiumlant Overdose Treatment
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◦ rest from activity
◦ send for EMT if necessary ◦ Monitor ABCs ◦ Treat for shock ◦ education ◦ send to physician, parents |
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Combination Drug Overdose
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Ecstasy (MDMA)
aka. Adam, XTC, hug, beans, and love drug includes both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties most popular type of drug on college campus can be the most dangerous |
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Combination overdose signs and symptoms
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Depression
anxiety nausea feeling faint blurred vision muscle tension involuntary teeth clenching Insomnia paranoia chills sweating increased heart rate confusion |
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Combination overdose Treatment
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◦ rest from activity
◦ send for EMT if necessary ◦ Monitor ABCs ◦ Treat for shock ◦ education ◦ send to physician, parents |
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Fainting
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A temporary loss of consciousness not
caused by a head injury. Can be classified as a mild form of shock S/S: ◦ nausea, weakness, headache, fatigue ◦ dizziness, pale, cool clammy skin ◦ shallow, rapid breathing with a possible loss of consciousness |
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Fainting Treatment
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◦ if athlete is conscious
sit down with head between knees or lie down with the feet elevated monitor and treat for shock ◦ if athlete is unconsciousness monitor ABCs and send for EMT if athlete does not recover within a few minutes place athlete on side |
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Gastroenteritis
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Sudden infection or toxin exposure affecting
the stomach and intestines. Aka. Stomach flu or food poisoning caused by direct contact with bacteria and viruses. Can be spread through inhalation, personal contact, consumption, and/or handling of contaminated pets |
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Gastroenteritis
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Signs/Symptoms:
◦ nausea - diarrhea ◦ headache - stomach cramps ◦ abdominal pain - vomiting ◦ muscle aches - low grade fever (99) ◦ weakness - dehydration ◦ chills |
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Gastroenteritis Treatment
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rest
◦ suggest athlete avoid solid foods ◦ only ice chips until vomiting stops, then clear fluids ◦ immediately send to physician, especially with: severe abdominal pain, forceful vomiting, fever, bloody stool, dehydration, possibility of food poisoning . |
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Influenza
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Infectious viral illness affecting the
respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs) caused by inhalation or direct contact of a flu causing virus very common among athletic because of constant contact and close quarters |
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Influenza signs and symptoms
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muscle or joint achiness
◦ headache ◦ fatigue - sore throat ◦ fever - runny nose ◦ dry cough - watery eyes ◦ nasal congestion |
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Influenza
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Treatment:
◦ Rest from all activity ◦ stay away from other athletes ◦ encourage to drink lots of fluids ◦ ??? Flu shot. Good or bad??? |
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Flu shots
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Flu Shots are good!!!
They DO NOT give you the flu ◦ The injection received with the flu shot is a dead virus ◦ People often get sick within 3 weeks of the flu shot because the shot depresses the immune system as it builds antibodies to the flu virus ◦ Especially if you wait until Flu season to get the shot ◦ Get the shot and get it early to protect yourself and othersm |
