Asthma In Action: Fast Track to Managing Athletic Respiratory Emergencies

BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain II - Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis Domain III - Critical Incident Management Domain IV - Therapeutic Interventions Presentation Description: This presentation provides in-depth insights into managing asthma in athletic environments. It focuses on recognizing asthma triggers, executing rapid assessments, and applying effective management strategies during sports events. Participants will learn about up-to-date practices and develop skills that enhance their ability to act decisively in asthma-related emergencies. Learning Objectives: Identify common asthma triggers in athletic settings and understand the role of dual credentialing in enhancing scene assessment during emergencies. Identify comprehensive asthma assessments using the OPQRST and SAMPLE methodologies to accurately manage acute asthma episodes in athletes. Identify appropriate management and preventive strategies, including the use of medication, breathing techniques, and educational outreach to athletes and their support networks. Clinical Practice Gap Statement: There is a noticeable gap in the consistent application of updated asthma management protocols among athletic trainers, particularly during high-pressure sporting events. This gap can be addressed through targeted training that enhances trainers' skills in identifying asthma triggers, assessing symptoms accurately, and applying timely interventions. Clinical Bottom Line Statement: Proper management of asthma in athletes can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of episodes, enhancing both safety and performance. Athletic trainers must be adept in rapid assessment and effective treatment strategies to manage these emergencies proficiently. Summary Conclusions: Effective identification of asthma triggers is essential for quick intervention. Dual credentialing enhances the understanding and management of asthma emergencies in sports. Proper use of assessment tools like OPQRST and SAMPLE is critical in acute asthma management. Education of athletes, coaches, and families about asthma can prevent severe episodes. Continuous protocol updates and training are necessary to maintain high standards of care.

  Karen Straub Stanton is a 1998 graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science and her NATA BOC certification.  She went on to earn her Masters of Sports Health Care from what is now known as A.T. Still University (formerly Arizona School of Health Sciences). While in Arizona, she earned the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification and completed her training as an EMT-Basic. She completed her doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University in May 2019  with her final dissertation, “Financial Management of Medical Care Expenses of Student-Athletes in Institutions of Higher Education” Since she began her career in sports medicine more than 20 years ago, she has practiced at high schools, clinical outreach / special events, as a AT educator, and various divisions and sports within the collegiate setting.  In 2004, she was named Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association (ALATA) Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2004,  ALATA Award of Merit in 2011 and then again in 2014 for her service to the profession of athletic training and the athletes they advocate for.  Karen was inducted into  the Alabama Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2020.

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