First Aid - Some Important Do’s And Don’ts DO... during the season. • Reassure and aid children who are injured, DON’T... frightened, or lost. • Provide or assist in obtaining medical attention for • Administer any medications. those who require it. • Provide and food or beverages (other than water). • Carry your first-aid kit to all games and practices. • Hesitate in giving aid when needed. • Look for signs of injury. • Be afraid to ask for help if you are not sure of the proper • Listen to the injured describe what happened, and procedures (i.e., CPR, etc.) what hurts, if conscience. • Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies. • Feel the injured area gently and carefully for signs • Leave an unattended child at any time. of swelling or broken bones. • Hesitate to report any present of potential safety hazard to the • Have players’ medical form with you at all times Safety Officer. 14
First Aid - Some Important Do’s And Don’ts DO... • Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened, or lost. • Provide or assist in obtaining medical attention for those who require it. • Carry your first-aid kit to all games and practices. • Look for signs of injury. • Listen to the injured describe what happened, and what hurts, if conscience. • Feel the injured area gently and carefully for signs of swelling or broken bones. • Have players’ medical form with you at all times during the season. DON’T... • Administer any medications. • Provide and food or beverages (other than water). • Hesitate in giving aid when needed. • Be afraid to ask for help if you are not sure of the proper procedures (i.e., CPR, etc.) • Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies. • Leave an unattended child at any time. • Hesitate to report any present of potential safety hazard to the Safety Officer. 14
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