title: Unexpected disasters at organized sporting events: considerations in preparation and response.
abstract: Preparing for the unexpected or unusual occurrence is always a challenge. When you add large collections of athletes and spectators, that challenge is certainly magnified, and proper planning and preparation are even more critical in reducing the damage done. The aim of this article is to stimulate thought toward preparing the medical director and staff in being ready to respond to the unexpected disaster at a sporting event.
authors.affiliation: 1Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA; 2Team To Win Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Harbor-University of California Los Angeles, Harbor City, CA; and 3Kaiser Permanente, South Bay, CA.
authors.forename: Thad
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Woodward
authors.forename: Ferheen
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Shamim
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hinson
authors.forename: Evan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bass
mesh_terms: D002959:Civil Defense; D003080:Cold Temperature; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D055866:Earthquakes; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D055868:Floods; D006801:Humans; D008030:Lightning; D054527:Mass Casualty Incidents; D012914:Snow; D013177:Sports; D013178:Sports Medicine; D023481:Terrorism; D055869:Tornadoes; D014218:Triage; D014754:Violence