[DownTownTonyBrown]

I am trained to a level comparable with EMT Basic - Volunteer National Ski Patrol. I have not offered any medical care when I am am officiating. I would step forward if there were reason to believe my immediate help were needed.

I have had a player, while driving for a lay-up during a break away play - all alone with no defense, BREAK HIS LEG.

Completely untouched; just going up and his leg completely buckled below the knee - closed tib/fib fracture. I consoled and left him alone, medically. There was obvious deformity that I did not align. Capillary refill below the break was good. Pain was not extreme. The ambulance arrived within 5 minutes. A couple of them were fellow patrollers.

I have offered aid to an asthmatic. Again, not much that I really did. Instructed patient to suck some epinephrine and rest for a few..... something they already knew.

I see your point. There may be a need for medical care but I haven't seen anything life threatening yet where I needed to step in. And when all is said and done the game needs to continue - changing roles might not be as easy as we think. Additionally, as dressed for my game, I am not prepared with anything but medical knowledge - I have no gloves or medical supplies. I suppose that I could use the trainer's equipment if there were need.

I would avoid it unless there is a definite need -danger to the injured patient.