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Instituting the Updated CPR Protocol: The Team Physician's Role.
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Araujo, David – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Summarizes recommendations from the 1992 National Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care. Because team physicians may have to provide basic life support for athletes or spectators, knowing current (CPR) protocol is essential in developing emergency response plans and training personnel. Practice removing…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Elementary Secondary Education
Getting into the Game. New Opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities.
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Hamel, Ruth – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1992
Innovations in equipment and changes in social attitudes are tearing down barriers to sports participation for individuals with disabilities. Many people still do not know about the array of opportunities available, and physicians are uniquely positioned to help them discover the sporting events and fitness options open to them. (SM)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Athletics, Physical Disabilities, Physician Patient Relationship
Diagnosis and Management of Exercise-Induced Asthma.
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Rupp, Ned T. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1996
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) affects 12-15% of the population. This comprehensive guide suggests that nearly all individuals with EIA can be active, highlighting both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of asthma and stressing the importance of rigorous patient education in controlling underlying asthma and EIA. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Asthma, Athletics, Behavior Modification