National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport.

Samantha E Scarneo-MillerYuri HosokawaJonathan A DreznerRebecca M HirschhornDarryl P ConwayGregory A ElkinsMichael N HopperEdward J Strapp

Published in: Journal of athletic training (2024)

These evidence-informed recommendations outline the necessary steps for emergency planning and provide considerations for the immediate management of patients with catastrophic injuries. Increasing knowledge and implementation of the EAP to manage patients with catastrophic injuries improves the overall response and decreases errors during an emergency.

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