General Guidelines to Follow When Injuries 
Occur to These Areas of the Body:

Abdomen Injuries Arm and Leg Injuries Chest Injuries Ear Injuries

Eye Injuries Head Injuries Nose Injuries Teeth Injuries

If the player is hit in the abdomen or stomach, they should be immediately removed from play for at least 15 minutes. If merely winded, they may return to the field after the 15 minutes. If the athlete experiences any tenderness in the abdomen, dizziness, vomiting, a rapid pulse, clamminess or sweating, the athlete must be taken to the Emergency Room immediately.

Check for signs of a broken bone such as an obvious deformity. If the bone is broken, carefully immobilize the limb, and take the athlete to the nearest Emergency Room.

If the limb does not appear broken, the athlete should rest for at least 15 minutes, utilizing the RICE method. After 15 minutes, test the limb for pain and range of motion.

If range of motion is restricted, if there is pain or if there is absence of a pulse, the athlete should be examined by a physician.

Chest injuries can be very serious. If the athlete experiences any shortness of breath or chest pain, they must be taken immediately to the nearest Emergency Room.

Trauma to the ear should be treated intermittently with icing and compression. For cauliflower ear, which is a swelling between the skin and the cartilage part of the ear, the athlete should seek medical attention. If the athlete experiences any ringing in the ear or any hearing loss, the athlete should seek medical advice from an ear specialist or be seen at the Emergency Room.

First, check for signs of a concussion. If the athlete experiences pain, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, have the athlete close the eye slightly- do not squeeze shut. Cover the eye with a soft dressing and keep in place using a bandage.

The athlete should then be seen by a qualified physician for appropriate medical care.

If the athlete experiences neck or back pain, or numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, than do not move the athlete. Assess the athlete’s breathing and pulse, and call for medical personnel. If the athlete experiences any of the following symptoms, remove them from play: Dizziness, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, severe headache, amnesia, confusion or unequal pupils.

If the athlete experiences a bloody nose, have them sit upright, and gently squeeze nostrils. Do not tilt head back. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, the athlete should be taken to the Emergency Room.

If an athlete knocks out a tooth or breaks one, take the tooth, or the piece that fell out and place it in a container with saliva, salt water or milk. Do not wash the tooth because it will kill it. Take the athlete and the tooth to the Emergency Room for immediate medical attention.