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The collapsed athlete.
Jeffrey G Blue1, Matthew A Pecci
1Private Practice, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. JGBlue@yahoo.com
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|December 18, 2002
Summary
Athletic collapse is uncommon but requires preparedness from event medical staff. Proper management ensures most athletes recover well, necessitating anticipation of both common and rare causes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Athletic collapse, though rare, poses a critical challenge for event medical personnel.
- Prompt and accurate medical intervention is crucial for positive athlete outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of preparedness for athletic collapse among medical staff at sporting events.
- To highlight the need to anticipate both common and rare causes of collapse.
Main Methods:
- Review of common and rare causes of athletic collapse.
- Guidelines for medical personnel at sporting events.
Main Results:
- Most cases of athletic collapse are nonfatal.
- Effective management leads to favorable patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Medical personnel must be prepared for athletic collapse, including its typical and infrequent etiologies.
- Preparedness ensures optimal care and outcomes for athletes experiencing collapse.