Lecture 3 (Pre-Participation)-Exam 1 Flashcards
Timing & Frequency
* When do you do the exam?
* Allow time for what?
* _ Screening
* Most colleges require what?
* No data suggests what?
- Ideally six weeks prior to preseason practice
- Allows time for follow up evaluation/rehab etc.
- Annual screening
- All states require yearly examinations at HS level
- Most colleges require yearly abbreviated annual exams & comprehensive entrance exam
- No data suggests that more frequent exams decrease risk of injury or death
Mass Physicals:
* What are the pros? (3)
* What are the disadvantages (4)
Pros:
* Cost-effective
* Specialized attention per station
* Facilitate communication
Disadvantages:
* Noise & confusion
* No continuity of care
* Lack of time & privacy
* May not accurately or honestly disclose
Office based:
* What are the pros? (4)
* What are the disadvantages? (2)
Pros:
* Better privacy
* Continuity of care
* Knowledge of athlete’s history
* Better counseling
Disadvantages:
* Lack of office time
* Cost
* Less communication with trainers/coaches
Tips to Improve Station Setting PPEs
* How do you prepare?
* How do you have privacy? (3)
Preparation: Provide athletes information in advance about the exam
Privacy:
* Ensure separate & private areas for males/females/transgender athletes
* Require appropriate attire
* Ensure private counseling room for discussion of sensitive issues
Tips to Improve Station Setting PPEs
* What do for referrals? (2)
* What do you need to for medically Ineligible or limited student athletes? (2)
Referrals
* Establish a clear protocol for referral back to PCP or specialists
* Aid athletes needing assistance for referrals
Medically Ineligible or limited student athletes
* Maintain records of athletes who are ineligible/require further evaluation
* Follow through the diagnosis and counsel
What are the componesnts of the PPE? (3)
- History
- Physical Exam
- Ancillary Tests
Medical History
* How do you parent involvement?
* Targeted what?
* Hx will identify what?
* Acuurate hx will identify what?
* Forms require what?
- Parent involvement: Agreement between parents & children 19-33% medical history
- Targeted review of systems
- History will identify more than 75% of orthopedic problems
- Accurate history will identify 88% of general medical conditions
- Forms require a written history
General Questions
* What are the questions you need to ask? (7)
- Medical illnesses since last exam
- Hospitalizations
- Surgeries
- Medications & Supplements
- Allergies (Meds, Insect Stings)
- Chronic medical problems
- Ever denied clearance for any reason
E.No clearance for sports. Reevaluate after an EKG, echocardiogram, & cardiologyclearance are completed
* Harsh, early systolic murmur best heard over the right upper sternal borderthat increases in intensity on standing= hyperotrophic cardio
CV History
* What are all the components? (8)
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Syncope or Near syncope
- Family History
- Murmurs
- Hx of HTN or hypercholesterolemia
- Ever had an echo or ECG
CV History
* What should you know about chest pain? (2)
* What do you know about family hx?
Chest pain
* Frequently asthma
* Also consider pericarditis, Marfan
Family History
* Sudden Death before 50 y/o
* HCM, anomalous coronary arteries, CAD, Marfan, prolonged QT
* Sickle cell trait (20x increase risk of death in recruits with SC trait engaged in strenuous activity)
What is the leading cause of dealth among atheletes?
SCD is leading cause of death among athletes (26%)
Pulmonary History
* What do you need to know?
- History of asthma or inhaler use
- Identify signs and symptoms of EIA/EIB
- Vocal cord dysfunction (mincs asthma but discomfort of throat and breathing with early expir-> inhaler to kid and not working)
- Previous pneumothorax
What are the signs and symptoms of EIA/EIB?(5)
- Wheezing
- Chronic cough
- Dyspnea on exertion
- Seasonal allergies
- Early fatigue
HEENT History
* What do you need to get from patients?
* What needs to be used?
- Problems with vision
- Best eye must be better than 20/40
- Prior surgery or injury
- Use of corrective lenses or protective eye wear ->ASTM F803 approved
- Hearing loss
Neurological
* What hx do you need to get? (4-general)
- Hx of head injury or concussion
- Hx seizures
- Hx frequent or severe headaches
- Hx of burners/stingers
Neurological History
* What do you need to know about the hx of head injury or concussion?
* What do you need to know about the hx of seizures?
* What do you need to know about burners/stingers?
Hx of head injury or concussion
* Number of concussions
* Loss of consciousness
* Recovery time
* Ages of previous concussions
Hx seizures: Frequency, last episode, treatment, seizure character
Hx of burners/stingers->Red flag:bilateral, longer duration, multiple insame season.
Derm history:
* What history do you need?
* Focus on what?
* Increase in what?
- History of Dermitching, rashes, acne, warts, fungus, or blisters
- Focus on infectious conditions which may be contagious (herpes, scabies, lice, impetigo, molluscum contagiosum, etc.)
- Increase in MRSA among athletes
GI/GU
* What fo you need to know about? (4)
- Solitary/malpositioned organ
- Groin or testicular pain->Painful bulge or hernia
- Previous spleen or kidney injury
- Organomegaly
MSK History
* What do you need to know the hx of? (3)
* Review what? (2)
Mental Health History
* What are three catorgies that you need to look for?
- Stress
- Body image
- If there are red flags on screening:PHQ, GAD, CRAFT, BEDA-Q screening tool for disordered eating patterns
What do you need to know about body image? (3)
- Satisfaction, desire to lose or gain weight
- Rule out eating disorders (10% of college age women report symptoms of eating D/O)
- Identify unhealthy methods used by athletes to achieve weight class (vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretics)
Other Questions
* What are some other important things to know? (5)
- Answer: A - Clear him & recommend adequate breaks, hydration, conditioning, and avoidance of/acclimatization to high altitudes.
- NCAA mandates testing for Sickle Cell/Hemoglobinopathies on all athletes
What are general things for the Physical Exam? (4)
- Proper attire for examination (shorts & tank tops)
- Height
- Weight
- BMI (may be inaccurate in muscular athletes)
HEENT PE:
* What should be the visual acuity be? (2)
* What needs to be noted?
* What do you need to look for with TM/s?
* What about the mouth?
* _pathy
Visual acuity
* Should be 20/40 or better in each eye
* Should have corrective sports lenses if <20/40
Pupil asymmetry (anisocoria)
* Cleared, should be noted
TM’s - look for scarring or perforation
Oral lesions, braces
Adenopathy