SCA Part 2: Developing an Emergency Action Plan & Sudden Cardiac Arrest

It's every parent's and coach's worst nightmare: A young athlete suddenly collapses and lies unresponsive on the playing field. Assume it's sudden cardiac arrest until you know otherwise, said Dr. Jonathan Drezner, professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington, a team physician for the Seattle Seahawks and a member of the USA Football Medical Advisory Committee.

Concussions tend to get the headlines, but sudden cardiac arrest is the No. 1 cause of death for youth and teen athletes during sports. With proper preparation and training, Drezner said school and league administrators can greatly reduce tragic outcomes when an incident occurs.

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