Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 29, 2025
12:11
Objectively Assessing Sports Concussion Utilizing Visual Evoked Potentials
Published on: April 27, 2021
3.4K
General Medical Emergencies in Athletes
Jens T Verhey1, Steven K Poon2
1Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 19, 2023
Summary
Effective on-field emergency management relies on a systematic plan and team collaboration. This approach ensures athlete safety and successful treatment outcomes in common medical situations.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medical Services
Background:
- On-field medical emergencies pose significant risks to athletes.
- Prompt and effective management is crucial for athlete well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the management strategies for common on-field medical emergencies.
- To emphasize the importance of a systematic approach and team collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Review of common on-field medical emergencies.
- Discussion of established protocols for emergency response.
- Highlighting the role of interdisciplinary teams.
Main Results:
- A structured plan is essential for quality healthcare delivery during emergencies.
- Team-based collaboration is vital for athlete safety and treatment success.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a well-defined plan and fostering team collaboration are key to managing on-field medical emergencies.
- This systematic approach enhances the overall effectiveness of emergency medical care in sports settings.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Introduction Cardiac Emergencies
37
Cardiac emergencies are critical situations involving the heart that require immediate medical intervention to prevent severe complications or death. These emergencies often arise from underlying heart conditions that impair the heart's ability to function correctly.Types of Cardiac EmergenciesThe most common types of cardiac emergencies include Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrest, and heart failure.Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)...
37
01:20Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
879
Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
879
01:26Pneumothorax-I
265
A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
265
01:28Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
1.0K
The clinical conditions affecting the skeletal muscle tissue are broadly categorized as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
1.0K
01:25Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation IV: Pharmacological Management
36
Pharmacologic intervention is crucial in treating cardiac arrest patients during ACLS or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. The ACLS algorithms guide the administration of specific drugs based on the patient's cardiac arrest rhythm, which includes pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), asystole, and pulseless electrical activity (PEA).EpinephrineIndication: Epinephrine is the first-line drug for all cardiac arrest rhythms.Mechanism of Action: Epinephrine...
36
01:23Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use
43
Introduction to AEDAn Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. In such emergencies, time is of the essence, and using an AED, combined with Cardiopulmonary...
43