Sideline emergencies: an evidence-based approach

R Warne Fitch; Charles L Cox; Gene A Hannah; Alex B Diamond; Andrew J M Gregory; Kristina M Wilson

Sideline emergencies: an evidence-based approach

J Surg Orthop Adv. 2011 Summer;20(2):83-101.

Authors

R Warne Fitch¹, Charles L Cox, Gene A Hannah, Alex B Diamond, Andrew J M Gregory, Kristina M Wilson

Affiliation

¹ Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-8774, USA. robert.fitch@vanderbilt.edu

PMID: 21838069

Abstract

As participation in athletics continues to increase, so too will the occurrence of on-field injuries and medical emergencies. The field of sports medicine continues to advance and many events will have on-site medical staff present. This article reviews the most catastrophic injuries and medical emergencies that are encountered in sports and presents the highest level evidence in regards to on-field approach and management of the athlete.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Athletic Injuries* / diagnosis
Athletic Injuries* / epidemiology
Athletic Injuries* / therapy
Emergencies*
Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine / organization & administration*
Humans
Sports Medicine / methods*
Trauma Severity Indices
United States / epidemiology