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1
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physician responsiblity

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must have compelling medical reason.

must be the ones to exclude, develop treatment plans, referrals

2
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PPE objectives

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detect life threatening conditions/ disabling conditions

identify predispositions

address legal and insurance requirements

is not the sole component of health care for athletes

3
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medical/family history

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comprehensive, history of CV problems, get from parents and athlete, underlying conditions to predispose to injury

4
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General health screen

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vitals, visual acuity, CV, neuro, pulmonary, abdominal, skin, genitalia, musculoskeletal (based on med hx)

5
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gurgles per minute

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anything between 5-8/minute is worrisome

6
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CV Screen

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should be standing or supine, auscultate from sitting to standing or squat to standing, cardiac testing only if hx or PPE screen is concerning

7
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neuro screen

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history of concussion, seizure, cervical spine stenosis, spinal cord injury, help establish baseline

8
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Gen MEd screen

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lab test not supported by evidence

hx of anemia - need to measure hemoglobin
hx of abnormal cycle, taking iron or other meds, - need lab follow up

hx of diabetes - routine foot evals, retinopathy, check blood glucose

9
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Sickle cell trait

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recommend confirmatory testing,

10
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elevated cholesterol / dislypidemia and CV risk factors

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need lipid profiles, long term care by team doc to manage levels

11
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mental health status

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plan, refer, follow up

12
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meds and supplements

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reviewed by examiner during PPE

13
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clearance decision

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is the athlete at risk? are others at risk? can they participate safely with tx? limited participation?

14
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when to have PPE?

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4-6 weeks before pre-season training begins

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