Abstract
Motorsports is the fastest growing professional sport in the United States. Each year approximately 14 drivers die, and many others are paralyzed or seriously injured. Although there is a common misconception that motorsports medicine is analogous to standard emergency or sports medicine, due to the unique racing environment a traditional approach to emergency medical services can be ineffective and may expose drivers, spectators, and medical personnel to great danger. This article is a general review of the evolving subspecialty of motorsports medicine.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 134-140 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Current Sports Medicine Reports |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2004 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health