Publications by authors named "Robert Warne Fitch"

Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluated sport-related concussion protocols in NCAA Division 1 football programs during the 2018 season through a cross-sectional survey.
  • Out of 65 programs surveyed, 71% responded, revealing a high prevalence of baseline postural and neurocognitive testing, but only moderate use of vestibular assessments.
  • Findings indicated varied approaches to concussion prevention and treatment, highlighting the need for standardized protocols across programs.
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The athletic training room is filled with a multitude of conditions encompassing many different specialties of medicine. When it comes to traumatic injuries in the training room, many of them are not musculoskeletal in nature. Ultrasound in the training room can help identify serious and subtle solid-organ injury and small pneumothoraces.

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Background: Anterior shoulder dislocations commonly present to the emergency department (ED). The time associated with procedural sedation for the reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations can be lengthy and may require use of additional personnel. Complications associated with intravenous (IV) medications for procedural sedation are well documented.

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