Beyond the AED: Other Lifesaving Supplies Every Sports Venue Should Have On Hand
An AED is essential, but it’s not enough. Here’s what every athletic facility should store with its defibrillator to be ready for the unexpected — from bleeding control to allergic and opioid emergencies.
How a Sports Safety Audit Can Reduce Liability and Lower Insurance Costs
A proactive safety audit doesn’t just make your athletic program safer — it can also save money and prevent lawsuits. Here’s how schools and organizations benefit.
Q-Collar: Hope, Hype, and Hard Lessons in Sports Safety
The Q-Collar promised a simple solution to a complex problem—preventing concussion and brain injury. But a new BMJreport suggests the science may not live up to the marketing. Let’s unpack what went wrong, and what this means for athlete safety.
Lessons from the Texas High School Rhabdomyolysis Lawsuit: When Discipline Crosses the Line
When a football conditioning session turned into a hospital visit for rhabdomyolysis, a Texas high school found itself in the national spotlight — and in court. This case offers critical lessons for coaches, athletic trainers, and administrators about safety, supervision, and standard of care.
Seconds Save Lives: Why Visible, Maintained, and Accessible AEDs Are Critical for Every Sports Venue
AEDs save lives — but only when they’re visible, functional, and used quickly. Here’s why proper AED placement, maintenance, and training matter, and why CPR is the most critical step of all.