Athletic trainers know how to perform CPR, and it has come in handy in several emergency situations at sporting events. | Adobe Stock
Athletic trainers know how to perform CPR, and it has come in handy in several emergency situations at sporting events. | Adobe Stock
Athletic trainers are often called upon to do more than just tape ankles before games or do other injury-prevention tasks; sometimes they save lives.
Eight athletic trainers were recently recognized in North Carolina for helping seven people who suffered cardiac emergencies during practice or games. The trainers used cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or a portable defibrillator (AED) in many of the cases, according to Fox 8 News.
“This recognition of their heroism has highlighted the need for qualified health care providers at all events, not just football games,” the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA) told Fox 8 News.
The medical expertise wasn’t limited to contact sporting events, either. In one case, it was a spectator at the Wake County Cheerleading Championship who needed medical attention.
The athletic trainers who were honored are: Katie Hanes-Romano of Atrium Health, Stephen Borchik of University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Stefanie Jo Mansfield of Pinehurst, Eric Hall of Cary High School, Frank Sanchez of Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, Morgan Krout of Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, Makayla Lawler of Jack Britt High School and Stacy B. Davis of Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville.
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