indygirl99
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I'm still a new runner having started running June 24th last year and have had the typical IT band irritation and ankle stress from poor form but no real injuries during a race, no tummy troubles, or hydration/electrolyte issues.
I am celebrating one year of running by paying it back and volunterring for medical at a marathon on June 16th.
Now that is not as crazy as it may sound I am a nurse and know basic first aid and CPR. I can assess respiratory distress, ankle sprains, cuts, put ice on swollen knees and ankles. BUT I work in the Pediatric world and am used to kids not adults. I promise I will leave the pacifiers at home but I need some help in what to look for and what I may encounter.
I will not be the only medical person there and am great at taking direction but I don't want to screw up. What do I need to know for the down and dirty. I don't have time to read the entire Sports Medicine volume. What are the top things that I should look for and the DO NOT EVER do things.
I am celebrating one year of running by paying it back and volunterring for medical at a marathon on June 16th.
Now that is not as crazy as it may sound I am a nurse and know basic first aid and CPR. I can assess respiratory distress, ankle sprains, cuts, put ice on swollen knees and ankles. BUT I work in the Pediatric world and am used to kids not adults. I promise I will leave the pacifiers at home but I need some help in what to look for and what I may encounter.
I will not be the only medical person there and am great at taking direction but I don't want to screw up. What do I need to know for the down and dirty. I don't have time to read the entire Sports Medicine volume. What are the top things that I should look for and the DO NOT EVER do things.