National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Preventing Sudden Death in Sports

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Authors

Douglas J. Casa · University of Connecticut

Kevin M. Guskiewicz · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Scott A. Anderson · University of Oklahoma

Ronald W. Courson · University of Georgia

Jonathan F. Heck · Stockton University

Carolyn C. Jimenez · West Chester University

Brendon P. McDermott

Abstract

These guidelines are intended to provide relevant information on preventing sudden death in sports and to give specific recommendations for certified athletic trainers and others participating in athletic health care.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Athletic Training

Volume 47, Issue 1, pp. 96-118

DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.1.96

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