Pre-participation physical evaluations for athletes.
The pre-participation physical evaluation helps keep athletes safe. This article discusses the essential components of the PPE history and physical. Findings that should prompt further evaluation of the athlete, including those consistent with risk for sudden cardiac death, are discussed.
MSN Program, Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, NC, USA.
Michael E
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Zychowicz
D000293:Adolescent; D056352:Athletes; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013177:Sports; D055815:Young Adult