Improving SCA Outcomes With The "WISE 5": Expert Insights From Dr. James Kyle MD, FACSM, FAAFP

BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain III - Immediate and Emergency Care Presentation Description: This presentation, led by Dr. James Kyle, MD, FASCM, FAAFP, introduces the WISE 5 initiative, a protocol designed to improve outcomes for athletes who experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Dr. Kyle discusses evidence-based strategies, including early AED use, effective coordination between athletic trainers, EMS, and other responders, and advanced interventions such as mechanical CPR devices and airway management. The session highlights key resuscitation phases and real-world considerations for implementing this protocol in both rural and urban sports settings. Learning Objectives: Understand the role of early AED use and coordinated emergency response in improving SCA outcomes. Identify the importance of second-stage resuscitation interventions, including airway management and mechanical CPR devices. Explore strategies to integrate the WISE 5 protocol into existing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for athletic venues. Clinical Practice Gap Statement: Despite growing awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in sports, many athletic organizations lack formal protocols for coordinated second-stage resuscitation. First responders often focus solely on early defibrillation without proper follow-up interventions, which can decrease survival rates. This course addresses the need for comprehensive training on WISE 5 protocols to enhance emergency response efforts and outcomes for athletes. Clinical Bottom Line Statement: The WISE 5 initiative emphasizes a systematic, evidence-based approach to managing sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. By focusing on timely AED use, second-stage resuscitation techniques, and interprofessional coordination, the initiative aims to significantly increase survival rates and improve overall care in sports emergencies.

              Dr. Jim Kyle has over 40 years of experience as an emergency and sports medicine physician and currently serves as Executive Director of The Kyle Group. He has led numerous medical initiatives to improve healthcare and emergency response, particularly in the rural communities of southern West Virginia. Dr. Kyle is the Medical Director for WV Region 1 EMS and the NRCTC Paramedic Education Program. He is the creator of The Friday Night Medical Time Out and The Wise Five Initiative, which promote enhanced emergency care protocols. His past roles include team physician at multiple universities and for U.S. Soccer’s Under-17 World Cup Team. Dr. Kyle also served as a team physician at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and is a charter member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine. His contributions earned him induction into the Marshall University Sports Medicine Hall of Fame.

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