2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Q & A: Sideline Emergencies

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Video Summary

In this video, G. Yagnik, the team doctor for the Fuller Panthers and the Miami Dolphins, discusses the different approaches to treating injuries in different sports environments. He emphasizes the importance of resources and preparedness, noting that the level of care available varies from the professional level with immediate access to medical help, to the high school level where resources may be limited. Other factors to consider include playing surface and transportation techniques. The panel also discusses the use of cooling mitts for hyperthermia and the role of ultrasound in diagnosing abdominal injuries. They emphasize the need for practice and coordination in emergency action plans, as well as dealing with combative patients and securing the environment during treatment. No specific studies comparing outcomes with practiced EAPs were mentioned. The panel encourages healthcare providers to continually practice and update their skills and equipment.

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Michael Casey Flanagan, MD; Francis O'Connor, MD; Jason Pothast, MD; Andrew Dossett, MD

Keywords

treating injuries

different sports environments

resources and preparedness

playing surface

transportation techniques