Best Practice Case Studies-Cardiac

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This document is a case study of three questions related to emergency response in sports medicine and cardiology. 

<strong>Study Question #1</strong> focuses on the correct response to a sudden cardiac event during an outdoor hockey event. The correct answer is C: Responders should consider foot traction devices and helmets for their safety when on an ice playing surface. The use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in wet environments should be done with precautions to minimize risks to rescuers and bystanders, ensuring the defibrillation is performed safely without significant delay. Specific safety advice includes drying the chest before applying AED pads and ensuring no contact with the person when a shock is administered. 

<strong>Study Question #2</strong> examines the correct process for performing single-rescuer Pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) on a child after a witnessed sudden collapse. The correct sequence is C: Checking for a response and breathing, activating emergency response, and initiating CPR if unresponsive. For witnessed collapse, it is crucial to activate the emergency response system and obtain an AED before starting CPR.

<strong>Study Question #3</strong> deals with distinguishing between morphological adaptations in an athlete's heart and abnormal ECG findings that might indicate cardiovascular disease. The correct answer is D: Left axis deviation, as it is an abnormal ECG finding and concerning in an athlete. In contrast, responses like first-degree AV block, early repolarization, and incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) are common and generally benign findings in athletes.

Each question is accompanied by references, primarily guidelines from the American Heart Association, that support the recommended practices.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 06

Topic Cardiac

Keywords

emergency response

sports medicine

cardiology

sudden cardiac event

Automated External Defibrillator

Pediatric Basic Life Support

athlete's heart

ECG findings

cardiovascular disease

American Heart Association

3rd Edition

3rd Edition, CASE 06

Cardiac