Best Practice Case Studies-Sideline Emergencies in Collapsed Athlete

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In the first lecture of the AMSSM Online Fellows Education Series for 2022-23, Dr. Will Dinh focused on managing sideline emergencies, particularly dealing with collapsed athletes in sports contexts. Emphasizing the role of sports medicine professionals as "triage plus," Dr. Dinh discussed the necessity of quickly determining whether an athlete is "sick" or "not sick" to decide on their ability to continue playing. He highlighted the integral role of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which prepares medical personnel for onsite emergencies, and described practical approaches to managing emergencies using available resources.<br /><br />Dr. Dinh underscored the significance of cardiovascular emergencies, explaining its management through compressions and AED. He also addressed neurologic and respiratory emergencies, focusing on airway management techniques such as using an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) or nasopharyngeal airway (NPA). The use of emerging data in handling spinal injuries, particularly re-evaluating the effectiveness of C collar and spine boarding, was also discussed. For traumatic emergencies, Dinh explained interventions like tourniquet use for hemorrhage and needle thoracostomy for tension pneumothorax.<br /><br />He concluded by highlighting the vital importance of preparation through drills, teamwork during emergencies, and ongoing education to effectively handle potential sideline emergencies. The session also included Q&A and CAQ questions for enhanced learning, aligning practical aspects with exam preparation. Overall, the lecture stressed the critical importance of readiness, effective communication, and informed decision-making in sports medicine settings.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 53

Topic Spine

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3rd Edition, CASE 53

3rd Edition

Spine

AMSSM

sideline emergencies

collapsed athletes

sports medicine

Emergency Action Plan

cardiovascular emergencies

airway management

spinal injuries

traumatic emergencies

preparation drills

teamwork