Wounds

• Red, swollen or filled with pus see trainers immediately
• Should be covered at all practices or when clothing covers it
• Allow to air dry, helps it to heal faster
• Best cleaning solution is soap and water

Injuries within 24-48 hours

• Only ice. No creams or lotions (Icy Hot)
• RICE- Rest Ice Compression Elevation
• Ace wrap; Start at the toes and go up
• All injuries should be reported to a trainer
• Student must appear for morning treatments to miss practice or an athletic period

Extreme Heat

• Athlete should wear light colors
• Eat Breakfast
• Drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day
• No sleeves above 70 degrees
• Wear sunscreen

Asthmatics

• Please bring the trainers an EXTRA inhaler
• May have trouble in high pollution days, high humidity days, and temperatures below 40 degrees

Concussions

• Concussion Fact Sheet for Athletes (CDC)
• Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents (CDC)

Recommendations

• During cold weather wear something that covers the nose and mouth
• If you wear contacts bring the trainers an extra pair
• During cold weather where something to cover the head, ears, and gloves
• HURT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TAKE TO DOCTOR FIRST