Important Do’s and Don'ts
Do...
• Reassure and aid children who are injured, sick, frightened, or lost.
• Provide, or assist in obtaining medical attention for those who require it.
• Know your limitations.
• Carry your first aid kit to all practice sessions and games.
• Keep your Prevention and Emergency Management of Little League Baseball and Softball Injuries booklet with your first aid kit.
• Assist those who require medical attention - and when administering aid, remember to...
• LOOK for signs of injury (Blood, Bruising, Deformity, etc
• LISTEN to the injured describe what happened and what hurts (if conscious).
• Before questioning, you may need to calm and soothe an excited child.
• FEEL gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling or evidence of broken bone.
• Have your players. Medical Clearance Forms with you at all games and practices.
• Arrange to have use of a cellular phone when practicing at fields with no accessible public phone.
• Place a lost tooth in milk or water if milk is not available to help preserve it.
• Place ice on an impact injury to reduce swelling.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Safety Director or other board member immediately.
Don’t…
• Administer any medications.
• Provide any food or beverages (other than water).
• Hesitate in giving assistance when needed.
• Be afraid to ask for help if you’re not sure of the proper procedures (i.e. CPR, etc.).
• Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies.
• Leave an unattended child at a practice or game.
• Hesitate to report any present or potential safety hazard.