AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Gameday Injections: When and How

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In the video, a team physician discusses the use of game day injections in football players. He shares his personal experiences as a team physician for the Alabama Crimson Tide and highlights the importance of building trust with players for informed consent. The physician mentions that there is limited information in the literature about what can be injected and how in sports games. He also discusses the purpose and activities that take place inside the tent during games, such as injury evaluation, treatment, imaging, and modification of equipment. The physician emphasizes the philosophy of prioritizing player safety and considers factors like psychosocial aspects and individual player preferences when deciding on injections. He provides examples of injuries that can be safely injected and discusses different types of local anesthetics and when to administer them. The physician also addresses the controversial use of Toradol and mentions a decrease in its usage. He concludes by stressing the importance of avoiding harm and obtaining informed consent.

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E. Lyle Cain, MD

Keywords

game day injections

informed consent

player safety

local anesthetics

Toradol usage