Johnny Warren Memorial Cup – Medical Notes

 

MEDICAL NOTES

 

 

The Organising Committee cares about the welfare of everyone at the 2016 Johnny Warren Memorial Cup; throughout the tournament we will have qualified Sports Medics in attendance. Medics Australia Pty Ltd has again been engaged to deliver a professional medical and first-aid service to everyone on site including players, officials, spectators, volunteers, and contractors – the sequence will be based on a triage system where the order of treatment will be dictated by the seriousness of each case.

 

We will install a furnished and equipped Medical Room which will be operational throughout the event, and staffed each day by (at least) a qualified Sports Medic. The Medical Room will be well signed and will be operational from no later than half an hour prior to the first fixture on each day.

 

The following notes should be read by all team officials and players; spectators and supporters should also be made familiar with these details.

 

PRE-GAME STRAPPING – The Medics will provide a pre-game strapping or taping service at NO COST; for pre-game or preventative strapping, players MUST provide their own strapping tape of approved quality (no exceptions) Medics are qualified to strap (where clinically indicated) backs, ankles, knees, wrists, thumbs, shoulders, and elbows.

 

HYDRATION – Players are advised to commence their fluid intake NO LATER than 60 minutes before each warm-up session, and to maintain hydration throughout the event. Water should be used for hydration purposes. ‘Sports Drinks’ should be avoided prior to exercise. ‘Energy Drinks’ should be avoided at all costs.

 

SUNSCREEN – Players, officials, and spectators are encouraged to apply, and to frequently re-apply, sunscreen throughout the day. Sunscreen will be available in the Medical Room.

 

INJURY TREATMENT PROTOCOLS – Anyone who is injured, or who requires medical assistance, including players, should present to the Medical Room for assessment and treatment.  The Medics will only attend to an injury, on-site, (ie on the field of play) in the most serious of cases (ie cardiac arrest, person unconscious, suspected spinal injury, or suspected fracture that precludes the patient from walking to the Medical Room)

 

CLINICAL CONSUMABLES – all clinical supplies and first aid consumables will be provided by Medics Australia without cost to the patient or his/her team/club.

ICE – The Medics will have ice on hand to be applied where clinically appropriate for the treatment of injuries once the patient has been assessed by the Medics; ice will not be handed out. ie…..any patient requiring ice from the Medical Room must be seen by the Medic. (This is a legal, insurance, and medical requirement which, if NOT observed, can impact adversely on the event organisers, players, clubs and club officials)

 

AMBULANCES – Under no circumstances should any person on site call an Ambulance; if an injury is so serious that you think an Ambulance MAY be required then, firstly, have the Medic attend and examine the patient so the Medic can decide the most appropriate action from then on. Remember, our Medics can commence treatment far quicker than an Ambulance can get to the event. Our Medics are familiar with Ambulance procedures and have established contact with Ambulance Service and the local Hospital Emergency Departments.

 

PATIENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD – patients under 18 years old are legally children and subject to Child Protection protocols and ‘Working With Children’ guidelines. All patients under 18 years of age requiring treatment by the Medic should be accompanied by an adult, preferably a parent.

 

CONCUSSION – in the event of any player from any team receiving a trauma to the head or neck, or a head injury (anything above the shoulder), or if any player is suspected of being, or appears to be, concussed, the player must be referred to the Medics for assessment. The Medics will assess the player to determine if the player is fit to return to play, the initial process usually takes no longer than 3 minutes to clear the player. Should a player be ruled unfit to play by the Medic, or if the Medic determines that additional observations and further assessments are necessary, then their word is FINAL – there is no appeal against their ruling, nor any discretion on the part of players, team officials, nor any third parties, to overrule the on-site Medics.

 

CONTACT THE MEDICS – If you wish to seek advice from the Medics, or if any of the above requires further explanation, please contact the Duty Officer at Medics Australia on 1300 73 78 75 during business hours, or visit the Medical Rooms during the event.