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In brief
Because the team physician may be called on to provide basic life support for athletes or spectators, knowing the latest CPR protocol is essential in developing an emergency response plan and training personnel. Practice with removing protective equipment and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a mannequin can be helpful.
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Notes on contributors
David Araujo
Dr Araujo teaches and coordinates advanced cardiac life support programs for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, California. He is also a member of the academic faculty of the Kaiser Fontana Family Medicine Residency Program.
Aaron Rubin
Dr Rubin is clinical director of the Kaiser Fontana Medical Center/S.P.O.R.T. Clinic of Riverside sports medicine fellowship and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.
Warren B. Howe
Dr Howe is a team physician at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and a member of the editorial board of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.