The latest version of SMC's coveted CMS Program

In this course, you will learn how to: - Discuss the critical care skills necessary to establish and maintain a patent airway in the setting of an athlete in respiratory distress. - Evaluate the appropriateness of using various BLS airway adjuncts in the setting of an athlete in respiratory distress. - Explain the proper use of a bag valve mask to provide respiratory support to an athlete in respiratory distress. - Explain the indications for use and application of supplemental oxygen in the setting of a critically injured athlete. - Recognize the proper application of various basic life support techniques and airway adjuncts in the setting of a critically injured athlete presenting with respiratory distress. - Design and implement an interdisciplinary and collaborative best practice BLS airway management approach for your practice setting.

The rapid response to cardiac emergencies in sports medicine is paramount. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains a leading cause of mortality in athletes.1,2 Traditional manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has long been the cornerstone of emergency response, but the advent of mechanical compression devices has introduced a new dimension of efficiency and consistency during CPR. This paper delves into the role of mechanical compression devices in sports medicine, exploring their applications, benefits, limitations, and future directions based on observations from their use in a mastery-level simulation sports emergency preparedness program.