EMRs are like most things, it is not one size fits all. When looking for a solution for records management Will Ryan wanted to share his search results with all ATs. Discussion topics:  Searching for EMR How to obtain EMR How to Familiarize yourself with EMR Communications with EMR Companies What has been your process for searching for an EMR? Identifying limiting factors like cost. Sportsware and AT Genius are cheaper options. Barriers to documentation – time, limited resources, uncertainty of what to document. NATA has created guidelines regarding methods of documentation. Consider t ..read more

Combat Sports Medicine seems like an extreme environment to practice Athletic Training. Dr. Ethan Kreiswirth created Blackbelt Sports Medicine to provide Athletic Trainer care for combat sports athletes. You are always posting gnarly pictures and videos on IG. What gives you pause or catches you off guard? As an Athletic Trainer, I started covering tournaments around 1997. Personal experience in the sport helps me understand the types of injuries that occur. Tournaments now are 40 mats over 6 days Dislocations, unconscious used to give me pause. Now it is just running a company. Or working you ..read more

Bubba Wilson discusses Crisis Behavior or Crisis Etiquette live from the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update. He has been leading D6 in ATsCare since its inception and has learned a lot over the years. Discussion topics:  AT Cares Crisis Management CCISM Credential COVID Impact on AT Cares Program NATA Gather Program Mitigating Secondary Loss Did crisis management help you be prepared for being inducted into the SWATA Hall of Fame? AT Cares drove me there. CCISM credential: Certified Critical Incident Stress Management – Level 1 deals with individuals in crisis, the majority of AT ..read more

Practical Preceptor Tips from Christina Fry at Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas. They do an amazing job with the Sports Medicine staff, their student aides, and as preceptors for the University of Houston MAT program. Discussion topics:  Advancing students in the profession Preparing students  Outfitting students Providing learning opportunities  Scheduling What to avoid Practical Preceptor Tips How long have you been a preceptor? 7 years.  Can you share some of the things you have done to help master’s students be involved and advance in the profession? We treat the ..read more

Neuro 20 looks like a wet suit with electrodes for E-Stim built in. That is partially true, the materials a spandex or Dri-fit type material, and Wayne and Michael share a lot more on the Sports Medicine Broadcast. Give me the big picture. Background and origin of the idea. –Founder DJ Schmitt was injured during service and wanted to find a way to get healthy without taking so much medication.  He used his electrical engineering degree to develop the first Neuro20 suit. The suit is made up of a compression material(spandex). Establish firing rates for healthy individuals and be able to ch ..read more

Sudden Cardiac arrest in sports with Travis Turner at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update. Randy and Sandy Harris from the ATCorner Podcast ask all the hard questions. Contact Us Jeremy Jackson – MrJeremyJackson on Twitter, SportsMedicineBroadcast on IG, FB ATCorner Podcast Ryan Collins Joseph Eberhardt Christina Fry Bob Marley These people LOVE Athletic Trainers and help support the podcast: Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products. Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school) HOIST – No matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB ..read more

SUJI Blood Flow Restriction or BFR is changing the game with its AI-powered app. Dr. Michael MacPherson joins me and Lisette Guerrero to learn more about our new gear. What is your 10-second sales pitch for Suji BFR? A portable, affordable, and easy-to-use gold standard, AI-powered BFR technology The affordability of the device is one reason we chose to add Suji BFR.  Discuss current pricing. Suji has found the middle ground. We are data-driven for incredible accuracy at an affordable price, never before seen in the BFR space.  Let’s get into the app, it is one of the big differences ..read more

Backboarding the injured athlete is an ever-evolving skill. Dr. Matt Camarillo discusses it live at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update How common are spinal cord injuries? -9-10% of injuries are spinal. About 12,000 nationally. Looking at physicals I have a couple of athletes with previous spinal cord injuries. What are some of the things that I should be more aware of when taking care of these athletes?  -Usually due to trauma or born with cervical stenosis.  -Should have a spine surgeon associated with the athletic population We talk about spinal cord injuries, and the fir ..read more

How common are facial injuries occurring? -20-40% involve face It could just involve something as simple as a slap in the face. On-field assessment allows you to hone in on a specific injury.  Where does your mind go during the initial assessment for a facial injury? What are you looking for? -1st talking and airway  Ecchymosis is present, when should you refer? -Racoon eyes (both eyes) – vasal or skull fracture possibility -Battle sign – ecchymosis behind the ear. Basal or skull fracture possible. Skull fractures is surgery common or just monitor? -CT to check the brain and for frac ..read more

Discussion topics:  -Team paramedic and coordinates emergency care for on field.  What are the classifications from paramedic to ECA, EMS, and Paramedic -ECA – first responder. Couple weeks class -EMT basic – everyone starts off at. Full college semester -EMT advanced – Intubate and start IVs, and cardiac meds. Can’t RSI or DSI -Paramedic – nationally and state certification; Two-year program and learn advanced cardiology and pharmacology Difference: Licensed paramedics will have an AA in paramedics or a bachelor’s in emergency medicine.  ATs are under the direction of a physici ..read more