Niall Ferguson Discusses Henry Kissinger’s Legacy
No U.S. secretary of state ever achieved such celebrity while in office as Henry Kissinger; immersed in the philosophy of Kant and the diplomacy of…
Thought Leader: Niall Ferguson
ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency
When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help was by his side in under 10 seconds to administer CPR.
It wasn’t coincidence or luck. Rather, it’s the result of careful planning and practice – the execution of detailed choreography performed by the medical personnel present at every National Football League game.
Saving Hamlin’s life was the ultimate test.
“What we want is that the players are getting the same care here that they would if they were in a hospital or health care facility and that’s what the system has been set up to do,” NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Saturday.
About 30 medical personnel are at every game, including orthopedic and trauma specialists, athletic trainers, paramedics and dentists. Sills gave CNN a rare behind-the-scenes look at the league’s medical personnel during Saturday’s playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Los Angeles Chargers. The goal, Sills said, is to deliver hospital-quality care on the gridiron
When Hamlin collapsed on January 2, speed was of the essence. Studies find that for every minute someone who experiences cardiac arrest and doesn’t receive CPR, their chances of survival decrease 7 to 10%.
Relevant and recent posts
Sara Fischer in conversation with Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer
Axios media correspondent Sara Fischer speaks to Candle Media co-founder and co-CEO Kevin Mayer about staying true to authentic brand content, his future plans and…
Thought Leader: Sara Fischer
David Frum: What Comes Next for Iran
On this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum urges an end to wishful thinking about Iran, and a focus instead on…
Thought Leader: David Frum
