Youth Sports Safety Update
Youth Sport Safety Update is our new Podcast series from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information related to youth sports safety through compelling interviews. There are many stories and topics to be shared that will benefit athletes, coaches, and parents as well as athletic trainers, physicians and healthcare providers. JSMP is dedicated to youth sports injury through awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Episodes are hosted by Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of JSMP, and produced by Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development.
Youth Sports Safety Update
Understanding Heat Related Illness, Dr. Rebecca Lopez
Key Takeaways & Call to Action
A. Cool First Transport Second
B. Proper equipment located on site and in multiple locations if necessary.
C. Educate to Prepare, Recognize & Respond
D. Prior to Cold Water Immersion rule out differential diagnosis, Diabetes, Hyperglycemic episode, etc.
Show Notes:
Rebecca M. Lopez, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA
Professor, Athletic Training Programs
Assistant School Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Morsani College of Medicine
813-396-8915
USF 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 77 Tampa, FL
http://at.health.usf.edu
To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast
https://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291
Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332
Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/
Disclaimers:
Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety. Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP. and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.
The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe.
All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.