Post COVID Return to Play in Pediatric Patients
From May 2021, Post COVID Return to Play in Pediatric PatientsReports of long term health issues after COVID infection have raised concerns about when it is safe to return to participate in sports after COVID infection. Cardiology, sports medicine, and pediatric societies have provided guidance to guide health care professionals in advising their patients in …
17min 43Tracy Zaslow, MD and Janet Semple-Hess, MD
The Game Bag
From March 2021, Hidden KillersThere is a lot of variability in terms of practice patterns when it comes to providing medical care for an out of hospital event. Keys to preparation include having a good understanding of the particular event logistics and anticipating potential injuries and medical complications.
20min 33Matthew DeLaney, MD, FACEP, FAAEM and Matt Baird, MD
New Concussion Guidelines
From April 2019, A Maelstrom of Mail!Andi and Parul review the new CDC and AAP pediatric concussion guidelines with Sports Medicine doctor Tracy Zaslow, director of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Concussion clinic.
23min 23Tracy Zaslow, MD, Andrea Marmor, MD, and Parul Bhatia, MD
Paper Chase #2 | Sudden Cardiac Arrest during Competitive Sports
From February 2018, The Tragically Sore HipSudden cardiac death occurs rarely in competitive sport. This study showed that arrythmia is a more common cuase of SCD than structural heart disease in competitive athletes.
4min 56Andrew Buelt, DO and Joe Weatherly, DO
Things I do but Should I? Pre-Sports Screening
From April 2017, Antibiotics in the Lyme-LightAdrien and Vanessa review an approach to screening patients for cardiac contraindications to sports participation, with a focus on sudden cardiac death. They discuss points to look for on history, family history and physical exam. The evidence for and against routine EKGs is also discussed.
16min 30Adrien Selim, MD and Vanessa Cardy, MD
Hip Pain
From November 2016, Aspirin Loses Its TenurePatients present with hip pain and how you approach a patient should be methodical. Matt and Sarah discuss a step by step approach to hip pain, including how to evaluate intra-articular and extra-axial causes of hip pain and how to evaluate for referred pain as well. •
15min 31Mizuho Morrison, DO