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  • Chapter 13 - Mass Gathering Events: Motor Sport Events

  • Edited by William J. Brady, University of Virginia, Mark R. Sochor, University of Virginia, Paul E. Pepe, Metropolitan EMS Medical Directors Global Alliance, Florida, John C. Maino II, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, K. Sophia Dyer, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Massachusetts
  • Book:
    Mass Gathering Medicine
    Published online:
    11 April 2024
    Print publication:
    18 April 2024, pp 179-198

  • Summary

    Motorsport medicine is a unique version of Emergency Medicine. If the medical provider-leader has been asked to participate in a motorsport event, he/she will be dealing with traumatic injuries, large crowds, and weather issues in a location that will be remote from the hospital. Depending on the type of motorsport, knowledge of injury patterns will as-sist the practitioner in medical decision making. All the principles discussed will have bearing on whatever form of motorsport that will be encountered, potentially with some modifications. Providing care at a motorsport event has changed drastically over the past few decades. Expectations are higher, bad outcomes more visible, and technology is pushing drivers to the limits of their endurance. In the past, medical care was an after-thought by most event promoters. Now, proper medical coverage and protocols need to be in place prior to most high profile motorsport events or the “show will not go on.” This strategy does require planning ahead of time, involvement of local resources and this section will assist in preparation for this approach. A suggested equipment and medica-tion list are also provided.

  • Medical Support at a Large-scale Motorsports Mass-gathering Event: The Inaugural Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas

  • John P. Sabra, José G. Cabañas, John Bedolla, Shirley Borgmann, James Hawley, Kevin Craven, Carlos Brown, Chris Ziebell, Steve Olvey
  • Journal:
    Prehospital and Disaster Medicine / Volume 29 / Issue 4 / August 2014
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    28 July 2014, pp. 392-398
    Print publication:
    August 2014
  • Introduction

    Formula One returned to the United States on November 16-18, 2012, with the inaugural United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Medical preparedness for motorsports events represents a unique challenge due to the potential for a high number of spectators seeking medical attention, and the possibility for a mass-casualty situation. Adequate preparation requires close collaboration across public safety agencies and hospital networks to minimize impact on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) resources.

    Hypothesis/Problem

    To report the details of preparation for an inaugural mass-gathering motorsports event, and to describe the details of the medical care rendered during the 3-day event.

    Methods

    A retrospective analysis was completed utilizing postevent summaries, provided by the medical planning committee, by the Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA), and Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). Patient data were collected from standardized patient care records for descriptive analysis. Medical usage rates (MURs) are reported as a rate of patients per 10,000 (PPTT) participants.

    Results

    A total of 566 patients received medical care over the 3-day period with the on-site care rate of 95%. Overall, MUR was 21.3 PPTT attendees. Most patients had minor problems, and there were no driver injuries or deaths.

    Conclusion

    This mass-gathering motorsport event had a moderate number of patients requiring medical attention. The preparedness plan was implemented successfully with minimal impact on EMS resources and local medical facilities. This medical preparedness plan may serve as a model to other cities preparing for an inaugural motorsports event.

    SabraJP , CabañasJG , BedollaJ , BorgmannS , HawleyJ , CravenK , BrownC , ZiebellC , OlveyS . Medical Support at a Large-scale Motorsports Mass-gathering Event: The Inaugural Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2014;29(4):1-7.