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