2020 – 2021 Monthly Fellows Webinar Series-Go or No Go: In Game and Post Injury Return to Play Decision Making (Sideline Management)

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Video Summary

The first summary discusses the management of concussions on the sideline during sports events. It highlights two cases involving football players who suffer head injuries and provides pearls of wisdom for evaluating and managing concussions, including the importance of having an emergency action plan, meeting EMS paramedics before the game, and conducting a thorough history and exam. Standardized evaluation tools, like the sideline assessment tool or SCAT-5, are also recommended. The video emphasizes the need for constant observation, follow-up care, and a supervised graduated return to play protocol. The consideration of state laws and league policies regarding return to play is also emphasized.<br /><br />The second summary mentions a panel discussion on various sports-related injuries, including concussions, knee injuries, and forearm injuries. Each case is evaluated, and the appropriate management and return to play considerations are discussed. For concussions, the panel emphasizes assessing symptoms like loss of consciousness or amnesia and conducting serial evaluations. In the case of knee injuries, treatment options based on severity and location are discussed, alongside the importance of careful evaluation and functional testing before allowing a player to return to play. The use of ultrasound for diagnosing forearm injuries, decision-making for return to play, and surgical options for severe injuries are also covered. The panel stresses individualized treatment and considering factors like the level of play and the athlete's risk tolerance.<br /><br />Unfortunately, no specific credits are mentioned in the summaries, so it is unclear who should be credited for the information provided in the videos.

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January 12, 2021

Keywords

concussions

sideline management

head injuries

emergency action plan

standardized evaluation tools

follow-up care

return to play protocol

knee injuries

forearm injuries

functional testing

individualized treatment