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