title: The games: what can the sports medicine community learn from raves?
abstract: Electronic dance music festivals, also known as raves, are increasing in popularity. Despite the occasional tragedy in the lay press regarding medical incidents at raves, such events are relatively safe when compared to other mass gatherings. While the medical usage rates are lower than rock concerts and marathons, there are many similarities to both types of events with regard to the types of injuries and medical complaints. This article may assist in planning medical support for raves in the future.
authors.affiliation: 1Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA; and 2Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost St., San Diego, CA.
authors.forename: Jeff T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Grange
authors.forename: Stephen W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Corbett
authors.forename: Dawn M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Downs
mesh_terms: D003441:Crowding; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008399:Mass Behavior; D009146:Music; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014187:Transportation of Patients
chemical_list: D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine