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1. What is the #1 Sudden Cardiac Arrest
cause of death in
the US and the
#1 cause of death
for student ath-
letes
2. What is sudden when the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
cardiac arrest?
3. What are the 1. electrical problem
causes of sudden 2. structural problem
cardiac arrest?
4. What are the - fainting or seizures during exercise
warning signs of - unexplained shortness of breath
sudden cardiac - a racing heart
arrest? - dizziness
- chest pains
- extreme fatigue
5. What do you do 1. Call 9-1-1
if a player collaps- 2. Send for an AED
es? 3. Start chest compressions
6. What is a concus- a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes with he normal functions of the brain
sion?
7. How is a concus- caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body, causing the head to move or
sion caused? stop rapidly
8. - appears dazed/stunned
- confused about assignment
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