Robert C. Byrd Athletics Emergency Action Plan - Cross Country

#1 - 911 Team

Call 9-1-1. Explain Emergency. Provide Location.

	Practice	Events
Closest Phone	Coach	Coach
EMS Access Point	Field House	Field House
Street Intersection	One Eagle Way	One Eagle Way
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student

Meet Ambulance at EMS Access Point. Take to Victim

	Practice	Events
Entry Door / Gate	Track Entrance	Track Entrance
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student

Call Contacts. Provide location and victim's name

	Practice	Events
Athletic Trainer	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Athletic AD	Administrator	Administrator
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student

#2- CPR / AED Team

Start CPR

Position person on back. Put one hand on top of the other on middle of person's chest. Keeping arms straight, push hard and fast, 100 presses per minute. Let chest completely recoil after each compression. Take turns with other responders as needed
Coach	Coach	Coach
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 3	Designated Student	Designated Student

When AED Arrives, Turn it on and Follow Voice Prompts

1	Remove clothing from chest.
2	Attach electrode pads as directed by voice prompts.
3	Stand clear while AED analyzes heart rhythm.
4	Keep area clear if AED advises a shock.
5	Follow device prompts for further action.
6	After EMS takes over, give AED to Athletic Administrator for data download

#3 - AED Team

Get the AED

	Practice	Events
Closest AED	On Coach	On Coach
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student

Get the Athletic Trainer

	Practice	Events
Typical Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Student 1	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Student 2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Call 9-1-1 for all medical emergencies. If unresponsive and not breathing normally, begin CPR and get the AED.

#4 - Heat Stroke Team

	Practice	Events
Tub Location	Field	Field
Water Source Location	Field	Field
Ice Source Location	Field House	Field House
Ice Towel Location	Field House	Field House
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student

Prepare Tub Daily

	Practice	Events
Student 1	Designated Student	Designated Student
Student 2	Designated Student	Designated Student
Remove equipment/excess clothing. Move to shade. Immerse athlete into cold ice water tub, stir water. *If no tub: cold shower or rotating cold, wet towels over the entire body Monitor vital signs. Cool First, Transport Second. Cool until rectal temperature reaches 102 F if ATC or MD is available. If no medical staff, cool until EMS arrives.