Medical Emergencies

Overview

Upon completion of this chapter, you should understand the initial approach to the player with a medical emergency. You will have an awareness of the presentation and management of potentially life-threatening medical emergencies including asthma, hypoglycaemia, seizures, anaphylaxis.

Objectives

• To understand that the initial approach to a medical emergency is the same as for a seriously injured player
• To discuss the recognition and management of acute severe asthma
• To discuss the recognition and management of hypoglycaemia
• To discuss the recognition and management of seizures
• To discuss the recognition and management of anaphylaxis
• To discuss the recognition and management of temperature related conditions and near drowning