CEP Level 3 Manual - Rushmore Hockey Association

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S8. HEAD INJURY – UNCONSCIOUS9. LACERATIONS10. LOSS OF WIND11. NOSE BLEEDDefinition• any injury in which the player is unable torespond to external stimuli by verbal or visualmeansSymptoms• player is unconscious• cuts or bruises to head areaCare• any time a player is unconscious, assume aninjury to the spinal cord or brain• remove the mouthpiece and clear the airwayif necessary• do not move the player• call for medical assistance• do not remove the helmetReturn to Action• permission of a physicianDefinition• a tearing or cutting of the skinSymptoms• bleeding• swellingCare• direct pressure to the wound for four to fiveminutes will usually stop bleeding• clean the wound with disinfectant• R.I.C.E.• if stitches are required, send to a doctorwithin twenty-four hours.Return to Action• as soon as pain is gone, if the wound can beprotected from further injuryDefinition• a forceful blow to mid-abdomen area whichcauses inability to breatheSymptoms• rapid, shallow breathing• gasping for breathCare• make sure no other injuries exist• place player on back• get player to relax and breathe slowlyReturn to Action• after five minutes of rest to regain composureand breathing has returned to normal rateDefinition• bleeding from the noseSymptoms• bleeding• swelling• pain• deformity of noseCare• calm the athlete down• get athlete into a sitting position• pinch the nostrils together with fingers whilethe victim breathes through the mouth• if bleeding cannot be controlled, call formedical assistanceReturn to Action• minor nosebleed - when bleeding hasstopped for several minutes• serious nosebleed - no more competitionthat day; doctor’s permission if a fracture hasoccurred.70 | USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Level 3 ManualRisk Management | 71