Expired CME Article

Management of the Critically Injured Athlete: Packaging of Head and Cervical Spine Injuries

Authors: Rod Walters, DA, ATC

Abstract

Annotation: Initially all sports medicine providers will encounter potential or real injury in collision and/or individual sports. Proper training and equipment must be available, and all involved must be ready to package and transport effectively when that injury occurs. Head and neck injuries can be catastrophic. This article points to the absolute necessity for a ready and organized response sports medicine team, good equipment, educated and practiced athletic trainer (ATC) and physician (MD) personnel, and emergency medical resources available.

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