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Do ...
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Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened, or lost.
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Provide, or assist in obtaining, medical attention for those who require it.
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Know your limitations.
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Carry your first-aid kit to all games and practices .
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Keep your "Prevention and Emergency Management of Little League Baseball and Softball Injuries" booklet with your first-aid kit.
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Assist those who require medical attention - and when administering aid, remember to ...
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LOOK for signs of injury (Blood, Black-and-blue deformity of joint etc.). |
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LISTEN to the injured describe what happened and what hurts if conscious. Before questioning, you may have to calm and soothe an excited child. |
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FEEL gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling, or grating of broken bone. |
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Have your players' Medical Clearance Forms with you at all games and practices.
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Make arrangements to have a cellular phone available when your game or practice is at a facility that does not have any public phones.
Don't ...
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Administer any medications.
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Provide any food or beverages (other than water).
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Hesitate in giving aid when needed.
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Be afraid to ask for help if you're not sure of the proper procedures (i.e., CPR, etc.).
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Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies.
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Leave an unattended child at a practice or game.
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Hesitate to report any present or potential safety hazard to the Director of Safety immediately.
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