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Deformity is ALWAYS present with a dislocation.

The two main criteria for diagnosing heat exhaustion are rectal temperature >105°F (40.5°C) immediately post collapse and central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction (e.g. irrational behavior, irritability, emotional instability, altered consciousness, collapse, coma, dizziness, etc.)

Anxiety is based on the feeling that the individual has no control over the situation and a fear of what may happen next.

There is no correlation between anxiety and depression and the likelihood an athlete may suffer a physical injury.

When spineboarding an injured athlete, who is in charge?

A medical timeout is designed to prepare athletic trainers, emergency medical services, team physicians and anyone designated as responsible for the medical well-being of athletes or spectators on game day to be aware, prepared and educated.

The star player on your baseball team sustained a concussion while goofing around before the game. He reports a headache and slight dizziness when he runs. He presents with no other symptoms and his balance and cognitive tests are normal. You know that the change of the athlete getting hit in the head during the game is small and the team really needs him to play. Should you let him play?

This type of force can cause injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the elbow.

One example of diagnostic interventional radiology is:

In your own words, define interventional radiology.