Field signals

What are the on-field signals used during a game by medical staff?

1. Call for the STRETCHER (move hands up and down by your side)

Front on view

Side on view

 

2. Signal for BLOOD INJURY

Front on view

Side on view

 

3. Call for the match day medical team including resuscitation doctor for assistance, e.g. suspected SPINAL INJURY

Front on view

Side on view

 

4. Head Injury Assessment (HIA) required - temporary 12 minute substitution (referee flexes and extends and abducted straight arm touching head three times)

HIA Required

HIA Required