What is it about?

This article goes through the steps that are necessary for the safe transport of injured ice hockey players on the ice.

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Why is it important?

This article is important because it goes through the step-by-step means to safely evaluate an athlete who is injured on the ice and to safely transport them off the ice.

Perspectives

This article should be read by athletic trainers, student trainers, and team physicians who take care of ice hockey players.

Dr Robert F LaPrade
Steadman Philippon Research Institute

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This page is a summary of: Care and Transport of Injured Participants with Potential Spine Injuries from Ice Rinks, ASTM International,
DOI: 10.1520/stp15238s.
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