SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING AND PROVIDING TREATMENT TO SPORTS PARTICIPANTS

摘要

The application relates to a system (10) for monitoring a physiological parameter of players engaged in a sports activity. The application further relates to a method for evaluating and treating players when the parameter exceeds a predetermined level. The system measures, calculates and records the parameter and then alerts trained personnel to apply the method to evaluate and treat players. When the system is configured for use with football, hockey or lacrosse, the system generally includes reporting units (20), a sideline controller (40), a database, and a signaling device (60), such as a wireless personal digital assistant (64) . The physiological parameter data measured and collected by the reporting units are processed by the sideline controller for meaningful analysis or use. When the physiological parameter (s) exceeds a predetermined threshold level the sideline controller generates an alert that is received by the signaling device. The signaling device includes software that prompts the sideline personnel to perform the method through a series of interactive steps and tests. The signaling device prompts the personnel to conduct the appropriate sideline examination, records the responses, compares the results to established baselines and prompts further testing, a return to play decision, or a no-play decision.