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Medical Emergencies during Triathlons
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 2006-08-10 8:02 PM |
Expert  997    Littleton, CO |  Subject: Medical Emergencies during TriathlonsThis weekend I am volunteering in the medical tent at a l1/2 Ironman. I'm a nurse, but my specialty areas are NICU and Pediatrics. I am trying to do my homework so that I can be prepared for race day. From your personal experience, or from your medical experience, share with me the most common medical emergencies we will see and, if you are a medical professional, how you would treat them. A lot of this may be review for me, but I want to cover all my bases and I don't want to look like a clueless idiot on Sunday. BTW- the medical director DOES know that I typically work with 3 lb infants. Mel |
| 2006-08-10 8:21 PM in reply to: #508320 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Everyone I know who has been to the med tents got IV's for dehydration. I expect you may see some of that if its hot. The other thing I would be prepared for is road rash if anyone wipes out. |
| 2006-08-10 8:48 PM in reply to: #508320 |
Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Thanks for volunteering. (I'm not racing it, but I'm glad RD's have people like you around when I do race.) I think dehydration and electrolyte imbalance would be the most common things you'd see. Road rash/bike crash injuries would be (too) common. Possibly some pretty severe blisters. Are you prepared for a bicyclist/bear collision? Finally, never underestimate the ability of spectators to find new and creative ways of hurting themselves. |
| 2006-08-10 10:09 PM in reply to: #508320 |
Expert 878 Carmel | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Also watch for cramps in the legs and strained muscles. There is not much sprinting going on but you may see some people limping. |
| 2006-08-11 4:44 AM in reply to: #508320 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Hypoglycemia! (hehe). |
| 2006-08-11 7:21 AM in reply to: #508320 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Dehydration, hypothermia, road rash, possible broken bones/shock (I've seen two broken collarbones incidences while volunteering at races, which typically sends patients into shock), asthmatic attacks. I'd say more often than not, the med tent is able to treat the patient for something minor and send them on their way vs. to the hospital. |
| 2006-08-11 7:24 AM in reply to: #508320 |
Master 1848 Canandaigua | Subject: RE: Medical Emergencies during Triathlons Thanks for volunteering. I not and expert on what you'll see but It's great you are helping out in an important area. |
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