Consensus Statements

• Preseason heat-acclimatization guidelines for secondary school athletics (2009)
• Managing Prescriptions and Non-Prescription Medication in the Athletic Training Facility (Jan. 2009)
• Appropriate medical care for secondary school-age athletes (Feb. 2003)
• Inter-Association Recommendations on Emergency Preparedness and Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in High School and College Athletic Programs (March 2007)
  • Executive Summary
• Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses (June 2003)
• Prehospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete (2001)
• Acute Management of the Cervical Spine Injured Athlete position statement
• Sickle Cell Trait and the Athlete
  • News Release
  • Fact Sheet

Educators and Clinicians: NATA position Statements are available in a reference book!

NATA Position, Consensus, Official and Support Statements is a critically important reference book that conveys the most effective clinical treatments and approaches for the various conditions and situations athletic trainers encounter on a daily basis. Topics covered are emergency planning, exertional heat illnesses, fluid replacement, lightning safety, spearing, disordered eating, concussion, sickle cell, sudden cardiac arrest, diabetes and asthma.

Educators can have their bookstore order this essential volume of evidence-based practices. Clinicians will want this indispensable $19.95 resource to ensure their treatment and techniques are up to date.

Also included are NATA’s official statements on AEDs, Commotio Cordis, MRSA, steroids and performance-enhancing drugs, and the importance of athletic trainers in secondary schools.

Other documents in the book:

• Appropriate Medical Care for Secondary School-Age Athletes

• Recommendations for Appropriate Medical Coverage of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Statements that high schools with athletic programs should have a certified athletic trainer by the American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians.

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