The FIFA medical emergency bag and FIFA 11 steps to prevent sudden cardiac death: setting a global standard and promoting consistent football field emergency care.
Life-threatening medical emergencies are an infrequent but regular occurrence on the football field. Proper prevention strategies, emergency medical planning and timely access to emergency equipment are required to prevent catastrophic outcomes. In a continuing commitment to player safety during football, this paper presents the FIFA Medical Emergency Bag and FIFA 11 Steps to prevent sudden cardiac death. These recommendations are intended to create a global standard for emergency preparedness and the medical response to serious or catastrophic on-field injuries in football.
Schulthess Clinic, , Zurich, Switzerland.
Jiri
J
Dvorak
Efraim B
EB
Kramer
Christian M
CM
Schmied
Jonathan A
JA
Drezner
David
D
Zideman
Jon
J
Patricios
Luis
L
Correia
André
A
Pedrinelli
Bert
B
Mandelbaum
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004630:Emergencies; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D058687:Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D012916:Soccer; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation*
Cardiology prevention; Injury Prevention; Soccer