Do South Florida high schools meet American Heart Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association recommendations for prevention and management of sudden cardiac arrest?

Material Information

Title:
Do South Florida high schools meet American Heart Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association recommendations for prevention and management of sudden cardiac arrest?
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
Creator:
Goelz, Amanda M.
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
vi, 89 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Sports sciences

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Cardiac arrest ( lcsh )
High school athletes ( lcsh )
Heart -- Hypertrophy ( lcsh )
High schools -- Florida ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
The objective of this study is to determine if south Florida high schools are compliant with American Heart Association recommendation concerning the preparticipation exam and National Athletic Trainers Association recommendations for the implementation and annual practice of an emergency action plan. It is expected that 75% of south Florida high schools will he compliant with the American Heart Association recommendations concerning the preparticipation exam. It is also expected that 75% of south Florida high school will be compliant with the National Athletic Trainers Association recommendations concerning the emergency action plan. Although SCA is a rare occurrence, it is of utmost importance to educate those in charge regarding the health and safety of today’s athletes. The need for a formal preparticipation cardiac screening that adheres to the recommendations established by the American Heart Association will be emphasized. Many high schools lack certified athletic trainers and/or emergency medical staff, as well as the equipment that may help in successfully managing a cardiac emergency. Therefore, this study should define and emphasize the need for adequate facilities, adequate equipment, certified licensed personnel, and the need for proper implementation of a physical screening for possible cardiac abnormalities and an efficient emergency action plan in the case life threatening emergencies.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2010.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves (65-68).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Amanda M. Goelz. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
RC685.C173 G64 2010_GoelzAmandaM ( BU-Local )
Classification:
RC685.C173 G64 2010 ( lcc )

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