National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: lightning safety for athletics and recreation

To present recommendations for the education, prevention, and management of lightning injuries for those involved in athletics or recreation. Lightning is the most common severe-storm activity encountered annually in the United States. The majority of lightning injuries can be prevented through an a...

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Published in:Journal of athletic training 2013-03, Vol.48 (2), p.258-270
Main Authors: Walsh, Katie M, Cooper, Mary Ann, Holle, Ron, Rakov, Vladimir A, Roeder, William P, Ryan, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletic Coaches
Athletic trainers
Civil Defense
Education
Evidence
Fatalities
Humans
Injuries
Lightning
Lightning Injuries - prevention & control
Outdoor activities
Outdoors
Physical Activities
Plumbing
Position Statement
Rain
Recreational Activities
Safety Management
Sports
Sports Medicine - standards
Threats
Thunderstorms
United States
Weather
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Summary:To present recommendations for the education, prevention, and management of lightning injuries for those involved in athletics or recreation. Lightning is the most common severe-storm activity encountered annually in the United States. The majority of lightning injuries can be prevented through an aggressive educational campaign, vacating outdoor activities before the lightning threat, and an understanding of the attributes of a safe place from the hazard. This position statement is focused on supplying information specific to lightning safety and prevention and treatment of lightning injury and providing lightning-safety recommendations for the certified athletic trainer and those who are involved in athletics and recreation.
ISSN:1062-6050
1938-162X
DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-48.2.25