EAP Gaps Revealed in Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletics

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This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

Abstract:
The presentation aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the gaps in Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletics. The session will cover critical failure points in athletic emergency response and planning, which lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD). Epidemiological data for SCA in athletics will be discussed, and contemporary components of emergency action plans will be analyzed to develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures. The session will also address the layperson and medical provider educational and practice gaps that can be utilized to mitigate the incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCA) in athletics.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss and analyze epidemiological data for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletics.
  • Identify and analyze contemporary components of emergency action plans utilized in developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
  • Address critical failure points in athletic emergency response and planning in which sudden cardiac death occurred.
  • Identify layperson and medical provider educational and practice gaps that can be utilized to mitigate the outcomes of SCA.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
Domain 3: Critical Incident Management 
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: Healthcare Administration; Policies and Procedures; Emergency Action Plans (EAP)

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Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC

Dr. Castle is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (since 1991), LSBME credentialed athletic trainer (LAT since 1994), and is an American Red Cross Instructor (since 2005). Dr. Castle has an extensive background in education, clinical practice, and professional service spanning over 28 years. Dr. Castle's clinical practice background has included experiences at the high school, college, and international (1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; USOC Sports Medicine Staff for 2003 Pan American Games; and 2004 US Women's Bobsled) levels.

Dr. Castle is a highly active member of the athletic training profession, having made more than 120 presentations at the local, state, national and international levels, numerous publications, as well as serving on various organization committees at state, district, and national levels. Dr. Castle served as Vice President (2013-16) of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association. At the national level, he has served as chair of the NATA Educational Multimedia Committee (2004-08), a member of the NATA's Education Council Executive Committee (2004-08), board member of NATA Research and Education Foundation (2010-12), and board member on Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (2011-2017).

Dr. Castle has been recognized for his service efforts in the athletic training profession, and has been the recipient of the following honors including:  Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (LATA) Hall of Fame (2019); Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Bob and Lynn Caruthers Service Award (2018); LSU College of Human Sciences and Education Outstanding Faculty Service Award (2018); National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2017); LATA President’s Award (2016); Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA)  Hall of Fame (2014); SEATA Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit (2011); SEATA Education/Administration Award (2009); NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award (2007); SEATA District Award (2005); and Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida (ATAF) College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year Award (2001).

Dr. Castle is the owner of Action Medicine Consultants, LLC. His company provides sports medicine coverage, sports medicine consulting, and related services for organizations and events. He currently serves as medical coordinator for several large-scale events, including the RiverRoux Triathlon, Tiger 10K, Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, and the Louisiana Marathon.  He is married to Katherine Castle since January 2004 and has a son, William, who is a Sports Administration major at the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.

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