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Review
. 2023 Jul;42(3):335-344.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.02.001. Epub 2023 Apr 6.

On-Field Sports Emergencies: Preparation and Readiness

Timothy P McCarthy  1 , Rachel M Frank  2 , Daniel J Stokes  2 , Eric McCarty  3
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On-Field Sports Emergencies: Preparation and Readiness

Timothy P McCarthy et al. Clin Sports Med. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

The foundation of preventing and treating an on-field emergency is preparation and readiness. The sideline medical team should coordinate the utilization of an emergency action plan (EAP). A successful EAP is accomplished through attention to detail, rehearsal, and self-assessments. Every EAP should include site-specific implementation, personnel, equipment, communication, transportation, venue location, emergency care facilities, and documentation. Improvements and advancements can be made to the EAP by self-evaluation after each on-field emergency and yearly reviews. A competent sideline emergency medical team can enjoy the competition while being ready to respond to a catastrophic on-field emergency.

Keywords: Emergency action plan; Emergency training; On-field emergency; Sports medicine team.

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