| Inter-Association Task Force Consensus Statements |
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11/29/2006 -
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Consensus Statement |
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) regularly convenes an inter-disciplinary panel of health care providers to develop recommendations on critical issues. In October 2006, the panel released the following consensus statement, “Inter-Association Task Force Recommendations on Emergency Preparedness and Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in High School and College Athletic Programs.”
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6/5/2003 -
Exertional Heat Illnesses Consensus Statement |
The Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses, which was founded in 2002, has developed strategies to optimize proper care of dehydration, exertional heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and exertional hyponatremia.
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| Team Physician Consensus Statements |
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10/23/2007 -
Selected Issues In Injury and Illness Prevention and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement |
This document provides an overview of selected medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the care and treatment of athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a guide, and as such, is of a general nature, consistent with the reasonable, objective practice of the healthcare profession. Adequate insurance should be in place to help protect the physician, the athlete, and the sponsoring organization.
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10/9/2006 -
Psychological Issues Related to Injuy In Athletes and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement |
This document provides an overview of selected medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the care and treatment of athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a guide, and as such, is of a general nature, consistent with the reasonable, objective practice of the healthcare profession. Adequate insurance should be in place to help protect the physician, the athlete, and the sponsoring organization.
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1/4/2006 -
Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) and the Team Physician |
This document provides an overview of select medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for athletes with concussion. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a guide, and as such, is of a general nature, consistent with the reasonable, objective practice of the healthcare professional. Individual treatment will turn on the specific facts and circumstances presented to the physician. Adequate insurance should be in place to help protect the physician, the athlete, and the sponsoring organization.
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10/20/2003 -
Female Athlete Issues for the Team Physician |
This document provides an overview of select musculoskeletal and medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the
medical care of female athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a guide, and as
such, is of a general nature, consistent with the reasonable, objective practice of the healthcare professional. Individual treatment will turn on the
specific facts and circumstances presented to the physician. Adequate insurance should be in place to help protect the physician, the athlete, and the
sponsoring organization.
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5/25/2001 -
Sideline Preparedness for the Team Physician |
The objective of the Sideline Preparedness Statement is to provide physicians who are
responsible for making decisions regarding the medical care of athletes with guidelines
for identifying and planning for medical care and services at the site of practice or
competition. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as
such. The Sideline Preparedness Statement is only a guide, and as such, is of a general
nature, consistent with the reasonable, objective practice of the healthcare professional.
Individual treatment will turn on the specific facts and circumstances presented to the
physician at the event. Adequate insurance should be in place to help protect the
physician, the athlete, and the sponsoring organization.
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5/5/2000 -
Team Physician Consensus Statement |
The objective of the Team Physician Consensus Statement is to provide
physicians, school administrators, team owners, the general public, and
individuals who are responsible for making decisions regarding the
medical care of athletes and teams with guidelines for choosing a
qualified team physician and an outline of the duties expected of a team
physician. Ultimately, by educating decision makers about the need for
a qualified team physician, the goal is to ensure that athletes and teams
are provided the very best medical care.
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1/1/2000 -
Conditioning of Athletes for Sports |
The objective of this Consensus Statement is to provide physicians who
are responsible for the healthcare of teams with guidelines regarding
conditioning for sports. This statement specifically addresses the role
of exercise in conditioning. Nutrition and supplements are outside the
scope of this statement. It is not intended as a standard of care, and
should not be interpreted as such. This statement is only a guide, and
as such, is of a general nature, consistent with reasonable, objective
practice of the healthcare professional. Individual conditioning issues
will depend on the specific facts and circumstances presented to the
physician.
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