The On-Site Management of Athletes With Head Injuries
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 20, 2016
Abstract:
In brief: Sports physicians should be able to recognize head injuries, assess their severity, and resuscitate and transport the injured athlete. Top priorities are maintaining an adequate airway, normal ventilation, and hemodynamic stability. Concussions may seem trivial but require close observation. Patients with concussions that are unresolved or complicated by systemic disorders, as well as concussed preschool children, should be evaluated at a hospital. More serious head injuries should be directed to a regional neurosurgical facility.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care
405
IntroductionThe management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) aims to minimize myocardial damage, preserve myocardial function, and prevent complications.Initial ManagementInpatient management involves continuous cardiac monitoring, preferably in an ICU, focusing on blood pressure, serum sodium, potassium, and creatinine levels, and urine output. Ongoing pharmacologic management is crucial for stabilizing the patient.Supplemental Oxygen: Administer supplemental oxygen if oxygen saturation is...
405
01:22Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
927
Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned...
927