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Chapter 25Conditions and Illnesses
Objectives
Describe the conditions that causes illness.
Understand how to prevent conditions and illness from occurring.
Know that many of the signs and symptoms are similar among conditions.
Describe various conditions that affect athletes.
Asthma
Ashtma triggers
Asthma
Signs and Symptoms
Asthma treatment
Managing an attack
Complications
Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Food Poisoning
Indigestion
Indigestion
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic shock
Hypertension
Hypertension
Signs/Symptoms Causes
Hypotension
Anemia
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Complications Preventions
Use for overflow space
Sickle Cell anemia
Treat as a medical emergency
1) Check vital signs.
2) Administer high-flow oxygen, 15 lpm (if available), with a non-rebreather face mask.
3) Cool the athlete, if necessary.
4) If the athlete is obtunded(minished arousal or awareness) or as vital signs decline, call 911, attach an AED, start an IV, and get the athlete to the hospital fast.
5) Tell the doctors to expect explosive rhabdomyolysis and grave metabolic complications.
6) Proactively prepare by having an Emergency Action Plan and appropriate emergency equipment for all practices and competitions.
Neurological Conditions
Epilepsy