Citation

Vegso JJ, Lehman RC. Clin. Sports Med. 1987; 6(1): 1-15.

Affiliation

Sports Medicine Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3508097

Abstract

This article presents clear, concise guidelines for classification, evaluation, and emergency management of injuries that occur to the head and neck as a result of competitive and recreational sports. There are several principles that must be considered by individuals responsible for an athlete who sustains a serious head or neck injury: a person who "captains" the medical/first-aid team; knowledge of the appropriate emergency management techniques; availability of emergency medical equipment including a spine board, telephone, and ambulance; and a clear understanding of the philosophy that emergency management should "do no further harm."

Language: en