Douglas M. Kleiner is Assistant Professor and Coordinator at The Athletic Training Research and Education Center, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-5120.
J Athl Train. 1994 Jun;29(2):145-51.
Short distance road races are popular in most communities, and athletic trainers are often asked to coordinate the medical coverage for such events. The medical support needed to successfully cover marathons, triathlons, and other endurance events has been well documented. However, little information has been presented regarding medical considerations for shorter distance races. Heat illness is often seen in short distance races, especially when the environmental conditions are extreme. Successful coverage of races of any length includes thorough planning and preparation, adequate supplies, and competent personnel. Medical coverage includes organizing the medical tent at the finish line, selecting appropriate protocols for treatment, and identifying a physician who will act as the race's medical director. It may also be necessary to provide medical coverage on the race course, at other areas, and at the finish line. The purpose of this paper is to inform the medical community, and athletic trainers in particular, of some of the details that should be considered when planning race coverage. The information detailed within may also be applied to other sports-related medical coverage provided by athletic trainers.
短距离公路比赛在大多数社区都很受欢迎，运动训练师经常被要求协调此类活动的医疗服务。马拉松、三项全能和其他耐力项目所需的医疗支持已经得到了充分的记录。然而，关于较短距离比赛的医疗注意事项的信息却很少。热疾病在短距离比赛中很常见，尤其是当环境条件极端时。成功覆盖任何长度的比赛包括彻底的计划和准备、充足的供应和称职的人员。医疗服务包括在终点线组织医疗帐篷、选择适当的治疗方案以及确定一名医生作为比赛的医疗主任。在比赛过程中、其他区域和终点线提供医疗服务也可能是必要的。本文的目的是告知医学界，特别是运动训练师，在规划比赛服务时应考虑的一些细节。本文详细介绍的信息也可以应用于运动训练师提供的其他与运动相关的医疗服务。
