Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, as well
as among student-athletes.
What exactly constitutes a sudden cardiac arrest? - Respond when the heart
stops beating abruptly and unexpectedly.
What causes abrupt cardiac arrest? - ANSWER 1: Electrical problem.
2. Structured problem
What are the indicators of sudden cardiac arrest? Symptoms of exercise-related
fainting or seizures may include shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness,
chest aches, and excessive weariness.
What happens if a player collapses? - ANSWER 1: Call 9-1-1.
2. Send for an AED.
3. Begin chest compressions.
What constitutes a concussion? - ANSWER A type of traumatic brain injury
that interferes with the brain's usual processes.
How is a concussion caused? - ANSWER triggered by a bump, blow or jolt to
the head or body, making the head to move or stop quickly.
What are the indicators of a concussion? (observable) - ANSWER:
Dazed/stunned, confused about assignment, forgets plays, unclear of game,
score, and opponent, walks clumsily, answers questions slowly, changes
behavior/personality, can't recollect events before or after injury, loss of
consciousness.
What are the concussion symptoms reported by the player? - ANSWER:
headache.
as among student-athletes.
What exactly constitutes a sudden cardiac arrest? - Respond when the heart
stops beating abruptly and unexpectedly.
What causes abrupt cardiac arrest? - ANSWER 1: Electrical problem.
2. Structured problem
What are the indicators of sudden cardiac arrest? Symptoms of exercise-related
fainting or seizures may include shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness,
chest aches, and excessive weariness.
What happens if a player collapses? - ANSWER 1: Call 9-1-1.
2. Send for an AED.
3. Begin chest compressions.
What constitutes a concussion? - ANSWER A type of traumatic brain injury
that interferes with the brain's usual processes.
How is a concussion caused? - ANSWER triggered by a bump, blow or jolt to
the head or body, making the head to move or stop quickly.
What are the indicators of a concussion? (observable) - ANSWER:
Dazed/stunned, confused about assignment, forgets plays, unclear of game,
score, and opponent, walks clumsily, answers questions slowly, changes
behavior/personality, can't recollect events before or after injury, loss of
consciousness.
What are the concussion symptoms reported by the player? - ANSWER:
headache.
