Recently, the Badminton World Federation Council
held a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
to make adjustments to some of the current badminton competition
regulations
The official website of the Badminton World Federation has announced
specific changes to the rules
Among them, the new medical regulations
↓↓↓
are in doubt heart appears In the case of sudden arrest or suspected concussion and fainting, game doctors can now directly enter the field to intervene without the referee's instructions. In addition, the new medical regulations also stipulate:
↓↓↓
. Cancel the use of cold spray during the game. , cold spray can only be used during breaks, by the players themselves or team medical staff. . During the break, team officials (coaches, physiotherapists, or even the match doctor if the referee agrees to do so) can provide any treatment to the injured player. . The Badminton World Federation encourages all member organizations to conduct regular health monitoring of athletes as a proactive preventive measure. . In addition, the match doctor's license to give each player one cold water spray per game during breaks has been eliminated. Players can still apply cold spray on themselves (or by team medical staff), but only between games.Source: Beiqing Sports
On July 1 this year, the Asian Badminton Federation and the Indonesian Badminton Association announced that in the mixed team group match of the 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships held in Indonesia, the 17-year-old Zhang Zhijie of the Chinese badminton team He suddenly fainted and died after being sent to the hospital. He died due to ineffective rescue efforts. Hospital treatment and examination revealed that Zhang Zhijie died of sudden cardiac arrest.
According to the announcement issued by Chinese Badminton Association , after Zhang Zhijie suddenly fainted, the Chinese team leader, coach, team doctor, translator, etc. and the medical staff of the organizing committee immediately organized rescue and promptly sent him to the hospital.
Zhang Zhijie ↑ (Source: Five Star Sports)
Judging from the live broadcast video, the audience did not recognize the statement of the Badminton Association.
In the video, Zhang Zhijie fell to the ground for about 7 seconds. A staff member suspected of being a referee came in to check, but no measures were taken. After more than 30 seconds, the medical staff on the scene entered, but no aed was seen. (External defibrillator) and other professional equipment appeared, and no CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) first aid was performed on the scene. After another minute and a half, a stretcher came in and carried Zhang Zhijie out of the scene.
From the perspective of emergency medicine
An emergency department director pointed out that
three life-saving links were missed at the scene
↓↓↓
First, there was no immediate inspection and assessment of the patient. In the patient’s situation, after he fell to the ground at 0:27, no medical personnel arrived until 1:07;
Second, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED defibrillation were not performed at the scene;
Third, the golden 4 minutes of first aid should be seized, and then While performing chest cardiac compressions, he was transported to the ambulance, but this was not done at the scene. "
On July 1, Broto Happi, director of the public relations department of the Indonesian Badminton Association, said at a press conference that according to the current standard operating regulations of the World Badminton Federation, medical personnel must obtain permission from the referee before entering the arena. The Indonesian Badminton Association has Towards The Badminton World Federation submitted a written application requesting the Badminton World Federation to amend the rule that medical teams are not allowed to enter the stadium without the permission of the referee.
"In the event of an emergency, medical personnel must enter the stadium faster than in this accident." Perhaps this rule could be scrapped for the sake of athlete safety. "He said.
On July 1, the participating teams observed a moment of silence before the game. Xinhua News Agency (photo courtesy of the Indonesian Badminton Association)
On July 2, the Badminton World Federation (bwf) issued a message to Zhang Zhijie's family, teammates, and Chinese Badminton Association and The entire Chinese badminton community expressed condolences and announced that the matter will be thoroughly reviewed:
"According to medical guidelines, event doctors, under the guidance of the referee, have the responsibility to respond to emergencies on the court (including suspected cardiac arrest), and in such cases Provide intervention until appropriate medical services (e.g. ambulance) are available."
" It is important to emphasize that when implementing these guidelines, all personnel need to be ready to respond as quickly as possible to all necessary medical interventions, including emergencies. After the review of "
" is completed, we will determine whether specific content of these guidelines needs to be modified.
Recently, the Badminton World Federation Council
held a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
to make adjustments to some of the current badminton competition
regulations
The official website of the Badminton World Federation has announced
specific changes to the rules
Among them, the new medical regulations
↓↓↓
are in doubt heart appears In the case of sudden arrest or suspected concussion and fainting, game doctors can now directly enter the field to intervene without the referee's instructions. In addition, the new medical regulations also stipulate:
↓↓↓
. Cancel the use of cold spray during the game. , cold spray can only be used during breaks, by the players themselves or team medical staff. . During the break, team officials (coaches, physiotherapists, or even the match doctor if the referee agrees to do so) can provide any treatment to the injured player. . The Badminton World Federation encourages all member organizations to conduct regular health monitoring of athletes as a proactive preventive measure. . In addition, the match doctor's license to give each player one cold water spray per game during breaks has been eliminated. Players can still apply cold spray on themselves (or by team medical staff), but only between games.Source: Beiqing Sports
On July 1 this year, the Asian Badminton Federation and the Indonesian Badminton Association announced that in the mixed team group match of the 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships held in Indonesia, the 17-year-old Zhang Zhijie of the Chinese badminton team He suddenly fainted and died after being sent to the hospital. He died due to ineffective rescue efforts. Hospital treatment and examination revealed that Zhang Zhijie died of sudden cardiac arrest.
According to the announcement issued by Chinese Badminton Association , after Zhang Zhijie suddenly fainted, the Chinese team leader, coach, team doctor, translator, etc. and the medical staff of the organizing committee immediately organized rescue and promptly sent him to the hospital.
Zhang Zhijie ↑ (Source: Five Star Sports)
Judging from the live broadcast video, the audience did not recognize the statement of the Badminton Association.
In the video, Zhang Zhijie fell to the ground for about 7 seconds. A staff member suspected of being a referee came in to check, but no measures were taken. After more than 30 seconds, the medical staff on the scene entered, but no aed was seen. (External defibrillator) and other professional equipment appeared, and no CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) first aid was performed on the scene. After another minute and a half, a stretcher came in and carried Zhang Zhijie out of the scene.
From the perspective of emergency medicine
An emergency department director pointed out that
three life-saving links were missed at the scene
↓↓↓
First, there was no immediate inspection and assessment of the patient. In the patient’s situation, after he fell to the ground at 0:27, no medical personnel arrived until 1:07;
Second, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED defibrillation were not performed at the scene;
Third, the golden 4 minutes of first aid should be seized, and then While performing chest cardiac compressions, he was transported to the ambulance, but this was not done at the scene. "
On July 1, Broto Happi, director of the public relations department of the Indonesian Badminton Association, said at a press conference that according to the current standard operating regulations of the World Badminton Federation, medical personnel must obtain permission from the referee before entering the arena. The Indonesian Badminton Association has Towards The Badminton World Federation submitted a written application requesting the Badminton World Federation to amend the rule that medical teams are not allowed to enter the stadium without the permission of the referee.
"In the event of an emergency, medical personnel must enter the stadium faster than in this accident." Perhaps this rule could be scrapped for the sake of athlete safety. "He said.
On July 1, the participating teams observed a moment of silence before the game. Xinhua News Agency (photo courtesy of the Indonesian Badminton Association)
On July 2, the Badminton World Federation (bwf) issued a message to Zhang Zhijie's family, teammates, and Chinese Badminton Association and The entire Chinese badminton community expressed condolences and announced that the matter will be thoroughly reviewed:
"According to medical guidelines, event doctors, under the guidance of the referee, have the responsibility to respond to emergencies on the court (including suspected cardiac arrest), and in such cases Provide intervention until appropriate medical services (e.g. ambulance) are available."
" It is important to emphasize that when implementing these guidelines, all personnel need to be ready to respond as quickly as possible to all necessary medical interventions, including emergencies. After the review of "
" is completed, we will determine whether specific content of these guidelines needs to be modified."
Changes brought about by life!
I hope the tragedy will never happen again!
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