AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Emergency Action Plan

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker discusses the importance of having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to respond to emergencies in various sports settings. They emphasize the need for a team approach and outline the key components of an effective EAP. The speaker highlights the importance of preventing death as the primary goal and emphasizes the significance of having an automated external defibrillator (AED) readily available. They provide examples of failures in emergency response, including cases where AEDs were not charged or accessible. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of practicing and updating the EAP regularly, as well as training coaches and staff. They mention the significance of clear communication, including with away teams, and suggest involving a third party for EAP practice and simulation. The speaker concludes with a call to continuously improve EAPs and acknowledges the contributions of various individuals in sharing information and resources.

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Presented by Michael Swartzon MD

Keywords

Emergency Action Plan

sports settings

team approach

automated external defibrillator

EAP practice and simulation