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Cardiac - Case 6 (3rd ed)
Cardiac - Case 6 (3rd ed)
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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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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
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3rd Edition, CASE 06
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