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Lets Prevent Death
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Lightning Safety One of the most dangerous natural hazards encountered, causing more than 60 fatalities annually – Most prevalent from May through Sept – Most deaths between 10:00am – 7:00pm
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Cervical Spine Injury Spinal cord injury that occurs with structural distortion of the cervical spinal column and can affect brain function – Respiratory can be affected – Efficient acute care must be taken
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Exertional Sickling Lack of oxygen due to irregular RBC Often confused with heat exhaustion Athletes should not play in high altitude or extreme heat – s/s:spasms, weakness, difficulty recovering within the first half hour on the field
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Catastrophic brain injuries Mild Traumatic brain injury that when not treated can lead to second impact syndrome and possibly death – 1.6-3.8 million concussive injuries occur annually. CDC – Brain injuries rank 2 nd to cardiac related injuries
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Asthma Disease in which the airways become inflamed and airflow is restricted – s/s: confusion, sweating, drowsiness, wheezing – Perform a good warm up can prevent
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Diabetes mellitus Disease of the pancreas, insulin deficiency or resistance which results in the inability to regulate blood sugar Autoimmune disorder caused by genetics or environmental factors – Exercise can lower blood sugars, life threatening only if not managed
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Leading cause of death in exercising athletes usually because of structural cardiac abnormality. – Prevention: pre-participation screening helps.
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Head down contact in football Axial loading causing a fracture or dislocation above C4 resulting in a crushed spine – Could be intentional on unintentional, cervical vertebrae are aligned in a straight line Column will fail and spinal cord damage can occur – Prevention is Key: head up when you hit
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Exertional Hyponatremia “water intoxication” Low sodium in blood causing nausea, vomiting, dizziness, muscle twitching Can be fatal
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