Civilian Medical Podcast 74 – Combats Sports Medical Response

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 074

Introduction

Follow up from Aviation Emergencies

1. NC Medical Helicopter crash: found by civilians in the woods, potential interview in the future with crew
2. SC Pediatric Trauma & Injury Prevention Symposium; how was it?

Part 1- Treating injuries related to Martial Arts

1. Striking sports:
   1. Head and face injuries-lacerations, contusions, mouth/teeth injuries; concussions
   2. Torso injuries: contusions, rib fractures
   3. Extremities: fractures
2. Grappling Sports: 
   1. Choking: blood choke should self-resolve quickly. Long chokes can increase ICP and cause hemorrhage/stroke
   2. Joint locks: arm bars, shoulder locks, wrist locks, ankle locks
   3. Other: can be head or spinal injuries with slams
3. Medical Response for martial arts academies:
   1. Preparations
      1. Right Gear; First aid kit and AED
      2. Right Training for staff
      3. Emergency Plan

Part 2- Role of Martial Arts for Emergency Responders

1. Self-Defense
   1. Grappling vs. striking. Grappling allows better control without causing injury; striking can be more valuable with multiple aggressors
   2. Most fights end up on the ground
   3. Law Enforcement
   4. EMS/Fire
2. Health and wellness
   1. Cardio
   2. Strength
   3. Balance and Coordination
   4. Mental Health
      1. Jiu Jitsu as meditation
      2. Jiu Jitsu as community
      3. Research around prevention for dementia
3. Fun!

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