Blunt trauma and sudden death in young athletes
A new study in the July 2011 issue of Pediatrics looks at 30 years of data about deaths from blunt trauma in youth sports.
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People rarely think of a youth sport like lacrosse as one that could kill a player. Fortunately, quick-acting trainers, coaches, and an AED saved the life of a New York high school athlete.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
