Medical hazards of a four-km fun run. Issue 4 (December 1991)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bethell, H; Jewell, D; Burke, P
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 25:Issue 4(1991)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 1991-12
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.25.4.181
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : An observational study was conducted of participants in a 4-km race with the object of identifying risk factors for a poor outcome. Sixteen individuals were identified who required medical assistance at the end of the race. Pulse and lying and standing blood pressure were measured and a brief history was taken. Compared with 92 controls, the subjects showed a greater orthostatic drop in systolic blood pressure and were more likely to have consumed alcohol in the preceding 24 h.