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World Rugby First Aid In Rugby
Preface
Chapter 1 - General principles
Scene safety
Emergency action planning
Removal from the field of play
The injured Rugby player
Unconscious, head-injured players
Hidden injuries
Distracting injuries
Exam
Chapter 2 - Standard Safe approach to injury on the field of play
SABCDE
Manual in-line stabilisation (MILS)
Exam
Chapter 3 - Head injuries in Rugby Union
Anatomy of head injuries
Concussion
Structural head injuries
Presentation of serious head injury
Head injury and neck injury
Fits and seizures
Combative head injuries
Managing sporting head injuries
Exam
Chapter 4 - Managing the airway in an injured athlete
Observing the airway
Managing a completely or partially obstructed airway
Partially obstructed airways with blood or vomit
Exam
Chapter 5 - Neck and spinal injuries in Rugby Union
Bones in the spine
Spinal cord
Anatomy relevant to injuries
Serious injuries to the cervical spine
Complications of spinal cord injury
Cervical spine
Lumbar spine
Recognising serious neck injury
Management of potentially serious neck injuries
Manual in-line stabilisation (MILS)
Should I move the injured player?
Weather
Inadequate ABC assessment
Take control and only move if absolutely necessary
Knowing the options
The HAINES manoeuvre
HAINES emergency roll
Recovery position
Controlled log roll
Wandering athletes with neck pain or pins and needles in the arms
Exam
Chapter 6 - Breathing assessment and chest injuries
Athletic work of breathing
Pallor and/or Cyanosis
Potential causes of rapid breathing
Chest wall or lung injuries
Rib cartilage injuries
Rib or breastbone fractures
Lung injuries
Fast breathing due to other causes – blood loss
Slow breathing
Assessment of breathing
Exam
Chapter 7 - Circulation and shock
Shock
Haemorrhagic shock
Neurogenic shock
Assessment of circulation
Pulse checks
On the floor and five more
Bleeding in the chest
Bleeding in the abdomen
Bleeding from pelvic injuries
Bleeding from limb injuries
Bleeding and wound management
Exam
Chapter 8 - Cardiac arrest and choking
Cardiac screening programmes
The chain of survival
Recognising cardiac arrest
American Heart Association guidelines
European Resuscitation Council guidelines
Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) Guidelines
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Chest compressions
Rescue breaths
Mouth-to-nose ventilation
Pocket masks
When to stop CPR
Defibrillation
The importance of defibrillation
Application of an AED
Integrating an AED into ongoing CPR
Safe defibrillation
Recovery
The recovery position
Resuscitation in younger children
Choking
Management of complete airway obstruction
Exam
Chapter 9 - Limb injuries
Limb injury symptoms
Soft tissue injuries
Common limb injuries
Ligament injuries
Dislocations
Fractures
Open fractures
Slings and supports
Broad arm sling
High arm sling
Malleable or SAM splints
Polyurethane box splints
Manual splints
Video
Exam
Chapter 10 - Medical problems
Diabetes
Asthma
Epilepsy
Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock
The Effects of Heat and Cold
Dehydration
Heat Illness
Hypothermia
Cold Injury
Emergency action planning
Exam
Chapter 11 - Burns
Exam
Chapter 12 - Bites and Stings
Insect Stings
Snake Bites
Exam
Further information
Video
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World Rugby First Aid In Rugby
Preface
Chapter 1 - General principles
Scene safety
Emergency action planning
Removal from the field of play
The injured Rugby player
Unconscious, head-injured players
Hidden injuries
Distracting injuries
Exam
Chapter 2 - Standard Safe approach to injury on the field of play
SABCDE
Manual in-line stabilisation (MILS)
Exam
Chapter 3 - Head injuries in Rugby Union
Anatomy of head injuries
Concussion
Structural head injuries
Presentation of serious head injury
Head injury and neck injury
Fits and seizures
Combative head injuries
Managing sporting head injuries
Exam
Chapter 4 - Managing the airway in an injured athlete
Observing the airway
Managing a completely or partially obstructed airway
Partially obstructed airways with blood or vomit
Exam
Chapter 5 - Neck and spinal injuries in Rugby Union
Bones in the spine
Spinal cord
Anatomy relevant to injuries
Serious injuries to the cervical spine
Complications of spinal cord injury
Cervical spine
Lumbar spine
Recognising serious neck injury
Management of potentially serious neck injuries
Manual in-line stabilisation (MILS)
Should I move the injured player?
Weather
Inadequate ABC assessment
Take control and only move if absolutely necessary
Knowing the options
The HAINES manoeuvre
HAINES emergency roll
Recovery position
Controlled log roll
Wandering athletes with neck pain or pins and needles in the arms
Exam
Chapter 6 - Breathing assessment and chest injuries
Athletic work of breathing
Pallor and/or Cyanosis
Potential causes of rapid breathing
Chest wall or lung injuries
Rib cartilage injuries
Rib or breastbone fractures
Lung injuries
Fast breathing due to other causes – blood loss
Slow breathing
Assessment of breathing
Exam
Chapter 7 - Circulation and shock
Shock
Haemorrhagic shock
Neurogenic shock
Assessment of circulation
Pulse checks
On the floor and five more
Bleeding in the chest
Bleeding in the abdomen
Bleeding from pelvic injuries
Bleeding from limb injuries
Bleeding and wound management
Exam
Chapter 8 - Cardiac arrest and choking
Cardiac screening programmes
The chain of survival
Recognising cardiac arrest
American Heart Association guidelines
European Resuscitation Council guidelines
Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) Guidelines
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Chest compressions
Rescue breaths
Mouth-to-nose ventilation
Pocket masks
When to stop CPR
Defibrillation
The importance of defibrillation
Application of an AED
Integrating an AED into ongoing CPR
Safe defibrillation
Recovery
The recovery position
Resuscitation in younger children
Choking
Management of complete airway obstruction
Exam
Chapter 9 - Limb injuries
Limb injury symptoms
Soft tissue injuries
Common limb injuries
Ligament injuries
Dislocations
Fractures
Open fractures
Slings and supports
Broad arm sling
High arm sling
Malleable or SAM splints
Polyurethane box splints
Manual splints
Video
Exam
Chapter 10 - Medical problems
Diabetes
Asthma
Epilepsy
Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock
The Effects of Heat and Cold
Dehydration
Heat Illness
Hypothermia
Cold Injury
Emergency action planning
Exam
Chapter 11 - Burns
Exam
Chapter 12 - Bites and Stings
Insect Stings
Snake Bites
Exam
Further information
Player Welfare / Medical
World Rugby First Aid In Rugby
Immediate Care in Rugby
Advanced Immediate Care in Rugby
Medical Protocols for Match Day Medical Staff
Concussion Management for the General Public
Concussion Management for Doctors and Health Care Professionals
Concussion Management for Match Day Medical Staff using the HIA Protocol
Skin Health
Mindset – A Mental Health Resource for Team Doctors
COVID 19 – Return to Play Awareness for Coaches & Players
COVID 19 – Return to Play Awareness for Administrators
Artificial Turf - an introduction for the General Public
Face-to-face courses and accreditations
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