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Optimizing the Sideline Medical Bag
Preparing for School and Community Sports Events
Most articles on the sideline medical bag focus on coverage of collegiate, professional, or other elite events. This review highlights what to pack for sports events involving high school or younger athletes, as well as community events. Subdividing the bag and overall preparedness are key.
JAMES M. DANIELS, MD, MPH; JOEL KARY, MD, ATC; JOSEPH A. LANE, MD
Identifying Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Treatment Hinges on Distinguishing It From Chronic Asthma
The prevalence of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is as high as 90% in patients who have chronic asthma and 40% in those with allergic rhinitis. But 5% to 10% of those with EIB have no concomitant respiratory or allergic disease. Physicians need to know the differences among the various presentations. Reprinted from Postgraduate Medicine.
CHRISTIAN L. HERMANSEN, MD; JEFFREY T. KIRSCHNER, DO
Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening of Young Athletes
An Epidemiologic Perspective
Since this article first appeared in June 2004, the pressure to improve and mandate cardiovascular screening has intensified. Epidemiologic data reveal the limitations of current screening methods and can help make the case for adding more sophisticated tests.
DENNIS Y. WEN, MD
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Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh in a High School Soccer Player
Indications for Expedient Action
Anterior compartment syndrome of the thigh is highly unusual in the absence of multiple injuries, yet this is what happened to a 17-year-old high school soccer goalkeeper. The authors' experience underscores the importance of vigilance and fast action.
DANIEL W. GOLDEN, MD; KYLE R. FLIK, MD; DAVID A. TURNER, MD; BERNARD R. BACH, JR, MD; JEFFREY R. SAWYER, MD
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