1. Lets Prevent Death

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Leading cause of death in exercising athletes usually because of structural cardiac abnormality. – Prevention: pre-participation screening helps.

9. 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

10. Exertional Hyponatremia “water intoxication” Low sodium in blood causing nausea, vomiting, dizziness, muscle twitching Can be fatal