Citation

Casa DJ, Guskiewicz KM, Anderson SA, Courson RW, Heck JF, Jimenez CC, McDermott BP, Miller MG, Stearns RL, Swartz EE, Walsh KM. J. Athl. Train. 2012; 47(1): 96-118.

Affiliation

Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, National Athletic Trainers' Association (USA))

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22488236

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present recommendations for the prevention and screening, recognition, and treatment of the most common conditions resulting in sudden death in organized sports. BACKGROUND: Cardiac conditions, head injuries, neck injuries, exertional heat stroke, exertional sickling, asthma, and other factors (eg, lightning, diabetes) are the most common causes of death in athletes. Recommendations: These guidelines are intended to provide relevant information on preventing sudden death in sports and to give specific recommendations for certified athletic trainers and others participating in athletic health care.

Language: en