TGIF! Let’s get right to it because I need a nap before this evening’s game.

Survival – Personal Edition

Speaking of which, occasionally a hockey puck will exit the rink over the dashers and into the crowd. About a month ago, one whistled right by my head and hit a seat right behind me. Then it bounced back down and I got a puck! Which I gave to a kid in my row. Since then, I’ve learned how to deal with one of the worst outcomes: taking that puck to the eye. Let me share what I’ve learned.

• Get the person lying down on their back. This will help prevent eye fluid leaking out.
• Elevate their head with a piece of clothing like a jacket. Keeping their head above heart level will reduce pressure in the eye and skull.
• Apply a cold compress to the area. Ice in a bag will work here. No matter the cold compress used, make sure to use a layer of clothing to prevent freezing the skin. Place the cold compress on the tissue around the eye area, making sure not to apply pressure on the eye itself. Also, be aware that the person’s eye socket may have fractured from the impact, so be careful to not cause further damage with excess pressure.
• Administer pills. Ibuprofen is ideal, but acetaminophen will work as well. Avoid aspirin due to bleeding concerns, which could cause issues if the person needs an eye operation.
• Get help. Hopefully arena personnel have already arrived by now along with a medic. If not, get someone to get them there. They’ll figure out if an emergency room visit and/or eye operation are needed.

There you go! Next time keep your head on a swivel and catch it or duck.

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Survival – Species Edition

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