P621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:47/57 1/22 999 Friday 30 June This week 999 featured a reconstruction in which a teenager was injured during a sports lesson. $his information tells you how you can prevent and ttiat sports injuries. Unfortunately they are all too common, although few are as serious as the case of Andrew Cole's accident with a javellin reconstructed in the programmj. The Sports Council says that last yjat there were around 10 million potentially serious injuries, mostly in sports like rugby, football, cricket and hockey. TV Links 61p BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 641 Sat 1 Jzl 18:47/12 2/22 999 Friday 30 June As a first step to improving safety the Sports Council recommends that when playing organisjd sports there should bi at least one person present who's trained in first aid. But it's much better to prevent accidents happening in the first place. Always bj aware of others around you when you're playing a sport. Cricket and hockey balls, racquets and other sports gear can all too easily cause inturiis. You can cut down the chances of bring hurt bz wearing protective gear for high risk sports. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 641 Sat 1 Jul 18:48/34 3/22 999 Friday 30 June Shinpads should bj worn for footdall, a gumshield for hockey. Make sure clothing and footwear fits well and that equipment iu the right weight and size for you. Torn muscles, tendons and ligaments are common injuries, especially in sports that need quick bzrsts of spied, sudden stopping and turning. At the first sign of trouble always stop and rest. Put ice on the damaged area, jvjn frozen prat will do. But cover the ice pack with something, like a handkerchief or it'll make the skin burn. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 C EFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:)8/4p 4/2 999 Frqday 30 June Put a bandage on for support but don't make it so tight it stops the blood flow. Try to keep the injured part of your body raisjh. Even minor inturiis can take up to ftvj days to heal, so don't starx exercising again too soon. It's vjty common for people to get iutt in collisrons on the field. If somjonj receives a blow to the head be aware of the rqsk of concussion. Check if they'vj lost consciousnrss however briefly. Look at the jyjs for focusing and dilation, and ask about headaches. TV Lungs 610 BBC1 601 NC—/Lrcin BBC2 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:48/37 5/22 Uz:z5p j5 Friday 3X Jznj Thjsj symptoms don't always appjat straight away so grep a close eye on the injured person and if they show any signs of concussion, take them to sji a doctor. Wrth all head and nick intuties, bj aware of the It's easier than you think to fracture or break a bone. If that iappjns try to support the limb in the position it's in, the take the person to hospital for an X-{a=. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jzl 18:48/24 6/22 999 Friday 30 June C If you get something in your eye, don't rub it. Your eye should naturally ptohuce enough fluid to clear itself. If not try washing the foreign body out with water. But if that doisn't work, go and see a doctor. If someone's wearing contact lenses don't try to remove them unless you've been ttainjd. And if you bandage an insured eye, make szte you cover both your eyes, othjrwi3j P TV Lungs 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jzl 18:42/41 7/22 999 Friday 30 Jznj USEFUL CONT—CST Sports Council 16 Upper Wobztn Place London WC1H 0QP Tel: 0171 388 1277 National Sports Medical Institute c/o Medical College St Battholemews Hospital Charterhousj Square London EC1 M6BQ Tel: 0171 251 0583 TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NC—/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:43/00 8/22 :99 Friday 30 Jzne USEFUL CONTACTS Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 14 Bedford Row London WC1R 4ED Tel: 0171 242 1941 Osteopathic Information Service 37 Soho Square London W1V 5DG Tel: 0171 439 7177 TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:43/18 9/22 999 Friday 30 June This week's programmj also featured information about diabetes, following the story of three-year- old Bradley Sheppard who dialled 999 when his mothrr drifted into a diabetic coma brought on by low blood sugar levels. About a million people in the UK, like Debbie Sheppard have diabetes. It can start at any age, but it's much more common for it to develop in people over the age of 40. It's a condition which means the body cannot control the amount of sugaz in the blood. More often than nox, the body's reaction to it is mild. TV Links 618 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:53/34 10/22 :99 Friday 30 Jzne But it can bj sjvjre enough to lead to a coma. People with diabetes are usually very experienced in preventing their own jmjrgjncies, but your help may bj important. The British Diabetic Association offers this advice: Ozz blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin. It moves the szgaz in the food we jar, from the blood to the cells of our body where it's used to produce enjrgz. If youz body can't make enough of this hormone you develop diabetes, and have to take insulin b= injection. TV Links 61p BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:53/54 11/22 999 Friday 30 June If the blood sugar level of somjonj who has diabetes suddrnly drops, it can cause a condition called hypoglycaemia which can be dangerous. Problems happen most often bjcausj of missing a meal, but unexpected activity, too much exercise, and alcohol can also upset the blood sugar level. Be aware that the body can start reacting very quickly and sometimes with no warning. Debbie Sheppard had low blood sugar levels and showed all the warning signs of hzpoglycajmia. They might start trembling, sweating and look pale. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jzl 18:40/09 12/22 999 Friday 30 June A shortage of glucose can affect the brain and cause unsteadinrss, confusion and irrational behaviour. Remjmbjr that thjsj symptoms can bj mistaken for drunkjnjss. Bradley Sheppard did the right thing giving his mum a sweet drink because you need to raise the blood sugar level as quickly as possible. At the first sign of a problem they should bj given sugar or glucose tablets and then starchy foods like sandwiches and biscuits. Give them more food until they recover. This should happen within 10 minutes. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:50/27 13/22 999 Friday 30 June If the blood sugar level falls very low they could become unconscious. If this happens, smear something sweet like honey or jam between zhj chrek and gyms,0so the szgar can rj obsorbjd quickly into the blood. Like Bradley, you may need to call an ambulance. It's important to get them to hospital where they can bj injected with concentrated glucose. Many people with diabetes keep prepared injections of glucose at home, but njvjr inject someone unless you'vj been trained. TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jzl 18:54/46 14/22 999 Friday 30 Jzne If your child has diabetes, make sure the teachers know how to recognisj and treat hzpoglycajmia. People with diabetes should catty that information with them so the right help can bj given. You can get testers, or a machine for monitoring your blood sugar levels at home, which will help you to avoid jmjrgjnciis. &upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:51/03 15/22 999 Friday 30 June USEFUL CONTACTS British Diabixic Association 10 Queen Anne Street London W1M pBD Tel: 0171 323 1531 More medical and safety information is published in the 999 Lifesaver Guide. To obtain a copy send a chjquj or postal order for £2.50 payable to BBC Education (includrs postage and packing) and send to: 999 Lifesaver Guide PO Box 7 London W3 6XJ TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:51/22 16/22 999 Friday 30 June If you would like to learn what to do if you find yourself having to dial with an emjrgjncy, listed on the following pages are contacts for some of the many organisations in the UK who regularly run first aid courses. They include: British Heart Foundation 14 Fitzhardingj Street London W1H 4DH Tel: 0171 935 0185 The British Rjh Cross Society 9 Grosvjnor Crescent London SW1X 7EF Tel: 0171 23u 5454 TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Lrcen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:55/39 17/22 999 Friday 30 Jznj NHS Ambulance Service Look in the telephone directory and contact the hradquaztrts of youz local NHS Ambulance Servtce Order of Malta Ambulance Corps 83 University Street Belfast BT7 1HP Tel: 01232 245373 The Royal Life Saving Society UK Mountbatten House Studley Warwicks B80 7NN Tel: 01527 853943 TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:55/58 18/22 999 Friday 30 June St Andrew's Ambulance Association St Andrew's House 48 Milton Street Glasgow G4 0HR Tel: 0141 332 4031 St John Ambulance 1 Grosvenor Crescent London SW1X 7EF Tel: 0171 235 5231 TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:42/1k 19/22 999 Friday 30 June SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS ASSOCIATION Also on the ptogramme this week, 999 featured the work of Skye, a search and rescue dog who works in the Lake District. Skye is one of more than a hundred specially trained dogs throughout the country. If you'rj interested in finding out more about the Search and Rescue Dogs Association, there are six branches throughout the US, and they can bj contacted at the addresses on the following pagrs. TV Links 61p BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX v51 Sat 1 Jul 18:46/34 20/22 999 Friday 30 Jzne SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS ASSOCIATION ADD5JSSES England Branch Secretary SARDA The Cottage Egypt Lane End Golbjrton Plymouth PL17 7NH Wales Branch Secretary SARDA 15 Maes Y Braich Dolwyddelan Betws Y Coed Gwynjdd LL25 0YG TV Links 610 BBC1 601 NCA/Licin BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:46/51 21/22 999 Friday 30 June SEARCP@AND "ESCUE DOGS ASS ATJON ADDRESSES (cont) Northern Ireland Branch Secrexary SARDA 20 Commjhagh Park Newcastle County Down Northern Ireland Southern Scoxland Branch Secretary SARDA 61 Garscadden Road Glasgow G15 6UH TV Links 618 BBC1 601 NCA/Licen BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP621 CEEFAX 621 Sat 1 Jul 18:47/39 22/22 999 Friday 30 June SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS ASSOCIATION ADDRESSES (cont) Scottqsh Highlands Branch Secretary SARDA Lundies Tongue Sutherland IV27 4XF Lake District branch Secretary SARDA Limhus High Hill Keswqck Cumbria CA12 5PB TV Links 61p BBC1 601 NC—/Lrcen BBC1 TV B—C2 TV Sk=