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Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« on: February 28, 2014, 01:40:44 PM »
Guys, in light of the recent passing of Akeem and Kevon I think that the Proleague teams need to take things into their own hands and pool their resources to take care of their own.

Each team should put a certain amount in the pot to hire a sports medical team from Canada or Australia to conduct their preseason MEDICAL, not just a physical of ALL PL Players..

Maybe they can get the MoS, MoH, MoYA involve where maybe they match the amount the PL teams come up with.

I think this will go a long way in protecting our players and even enhancing the quality of our players and the league.

What do you all think? Care to toss out some ideas?
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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 01:58:49 PM »
Definitely some thought needs to be given to implementing a structure to pre-empt the loss of lives. As to funding and sourcing ... Cuban docs? We need something intrusive. Something not superficial.

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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 04:15:04 PM »
The army should be doing this on their own employees as standard. My initial reaction was "crap happens", but a number of trinis dying in close proximity is maybe more of a wake-up call. We need better standards of health in the game.

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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 07:00:53 PM »
I'm not sure how many clubs have insurance or a club doctor. We have both, but even so, there is much more that we could do.

The problem is, and I'll be honest here, you cover the things that you are made to cover. The Pro League needs to enforce full medicals, insurance, attendance of first aiders (not necessarily the same as a physio) on site defibrillators and emergency equipment at all training sessions. Unfortunately, it is the clubs who would vote on these matters and if they do not feel it is necessary, they will vote against the additional spending.

To me, it's simple. The Pro League would negotiate group insurance for the whole league, purchase a  defibrillator and organise compulsory first aid classes. This would be paid for by a slightly increased annual membership fee and a slightly higher joining fee for new clubs.

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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2014, 08:53:30 PM »
A great insight into a Pro footballer transfer medical procedure.


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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2014, 09:22:47 PM »
What are sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death?
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a sudden, unexpected death caused by loss of heart function (sudden cardiac arrest). Sudden cardiac death is the largest cause of natural death in the United States, causing about 325,000 adult deaths in the United States each year. Sudden cardiac death is responsible for half of all heart disease deaths.

Sudden cardiac death occurs most frequently in adults in their mid-30s to mid-40s, and affects men twice as often as it does women. This condition is rare in children, affecting only 1 to 2 per 100,000 children each year.

How is sudden cardiac arrest (AV) Node different from a heart attack?

Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Heart attacks occur when there is a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries, preventing the heart from receiving enough oxygen-rich blood. If the oxygen in the blood cannot reach the heart muscle, the heart becomes damaged.

In contrast, sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the electrical system to the heart malfunctions and suddenly becomes very irregular. The heart beats dangerously fast. The ventricles may flutter or quiver (ventricular fibrillation), and blood is not delivered to the body. In the first few minutes, the greatest concern is that blood flow to the brain will be reduced so drastically that a person will lose consciousness. Death follows unless emergency treatment is begun immediately.

Emergency treatment includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation. CPR keeps enough oxygen in the lungs and gets it to the brain until the normal heart rhythm is restored with an electric shock to the chest (defibrillation). Portable defibrillators used by emergency personnel, or public access defibrillators (AEDs) may help save the person’s life.

What are the symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest?
Some people may experience a racing heartbeat or they may feel dizzy, alerting them that a potentially dangerous heart rhythm problem has started. In over half of the cases, however, sudden cardiac arrest occurs without prior symptoms.


Sudden cardiac death and athletes
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) occurs rarely in athletes, but when it does happen, it often affects us with shock and disbelief.

Cause:
Most cases of SCD are related to undetected cardiovascular disease. In the younger population, SCD is often due to congenital heart defects, while in older athletes (35 years and older), the cause is more often related to coronary artery disease.

Prevalence:
Although SCD in athletes is rare, media coverage often makes it seem like it is more prevalent. In the younger population, most SCD occurs while playing team sports; in about one in 100,000 to one in 300,000 athletes, and more often in males. In older athletes (35 years and older), SCD occurs more often while running or jogging – in about one in 15,000 joggers and one in 50,000 marathon runners.

Screening:
The American Heart Association recommends cardiovascular screening for high school and collegiate athletes, which should include a complete and careful evaluation of the athlete’s personal and family history and a physical exam. Screening should be repeated every two years, and a history should be obtained every year.

Men aged 40 and older and women aged 50 and older should also have an exercise stress test and receive education about cardiac risk factors and symptoms.

If heart problems are identified or suspected, the athlete should be referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment guidelines before


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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2014, 09:26:03 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2014, 09:33:42 PM »
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Re: Pro League Teams for Pro League Players
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2014, 10:50:47 PM »
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I've never seen that footage before. Seeing the shock, fear, sadness on the faces of players, officials and both sets of supporters, and hearing them chant Muamba's name, kind of makes you feel proud to be a football supporter.

 

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