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12. Student-athletes with positive test results, family medical history, or other indicators of sickle
cell disease are encouraged to share their test results and relevant medical information with
the primary care physicians and seek individualized medical advice and counsel.
13. Student-athletes understand and agree that this policy and procedure are not substitutes for
proper medical care, advice, and treatment.
MANAGEMENT OF SICKLE CELL CRISIS
In the event of a sickling collapse, treat it as a medical emergency by doing the
following:
1. Activate the Emergency Action Plan for that venue
2. Check vital signs
3. Contact EMS and attach an AED for any athlete whose vitals decline
4. Cool the athlete if necessary
5. Administer high flow oxygen if available with a non-rebreather mask
6. Tell the physicians to expect acute explosive rhabdomyolysis and serious
metabolic complications.
SUMMARY:
The University Of North Carolina Wilmington Department Of Athletic Training is
committed to providing quality health care services for all student-athletes. As such, the
department will be proactive in the identifying, monitoring and management of studentathletes
who have the sickle cell trait.
H1N1/Influenza Like Illness Policy
PURPOSE: The following policy regarding athletes with Influenza like Illness and the
assessment and management as well as return to play guidelines has been developed in
accordance with the University Of North Carolina Wilmington Department Of Athletic
Training’s Mission Statement to provide quality healthcare services and assure the wellbeing
of each student-athlete at UNCW. This policy is in accordance with the Center for
Disease Control, the UNCW Student Health Services and the UNCW policy for
controlling the spread of this disease.
The process for the Student-Athlete with Influenza-like illness symptoms is as follows.
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