Sports Injury First Aid

Problem

After a sports injury, users often need fast decisions about weight-bearing, ice versus heat, and whether to seek care. Common mistakes—early heat, rubbing the swollen area, or continuing to play—can increase bleeding and swelling.

How It Works

The skill provides actionable guidance for the first 48 hours after injury:
- Rapid triage: confirm the injured body part, mechanism, and red flags such as deformity, inability to bear weight, or rapid swelling;
- First aid: follow POLICE principles with advice on protection, ice, compression, and elevation, including clear ice timing;
- Follow-up decisions: explain when to switch from ice to heat, when activity can restart, and when medical care is needed;
- Mistake prevention: block common errors such as heat within the first 48 hours, massaging the area, or attempting reduction of a deformity.

Scope

It is intended for acute, mild-to-moderate sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and bruises. It does not replace imaging, fracture diagnosis, or professional reduction. Suspected fractures, head or spinal injuries, and heavy bleeding should be managed with immobilization or emergency services first.