ACSM and CHAMP Summit on Sickle Cell Trait: Mitigating Risks for Warfighters and Athletes

作者:O' Connor Francis G; Bergeron Michael F; Cantrell Joyce; Connes Philippe; Harmon Kimberly G; Ivy Edward; Kark John; Klossner Dave; Lisman Peter; Meyers Bryce K; O' Brien Karen; Ohene Frempong Kwaku; Thompson Alexis A; Whitehead James; Deuster Patricia A
来源:Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2012, 44(11): 2045-2056.
DOI:10.1249/MSS.0b013e31826851c2

摘要

O%26apos;CONNOR, F. G., M. F. BERGERON, J. CANTRELL, P. CONNES, K. G. HARMON, E. IVY, J. KARK, D. KLOSSNER, P. LISMAN, B. K. MEYERS, K. 0 BRIEN, K. OHENE-FREMPONG, A. A. THOMPSON, J. WHITEHEAD, AND P. A. DEUSTER. ACSM and CHAMP Summit on Sickle Cell Trait: Mitigating Risks for Warfighters and Athletes. Med. Set. Sports Ererc., Vol. 44, No. 11, pp. 2045-2056, 2012. Introduction: An estimated 300 million people worldwide have sickle cell trait (SCT). Although largely benign, SCT has been associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis and exercise-related sudden death in warfighters/athletes (WA). The National Collegiate Athletic Association%26apos;s policy to confirm a student athlete%26apos;s SCT status during their preparticipation medical examination prompted reaction from some organizations regarding the rationale and ethical justification of the policy. Methods: On September 26 and 27, 2011, a summit, composed of military and civilian experts in sports medicine and SCT, was convened at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. The expert panel was charged with two objectives: 1) to provide specific recommendations to further mitigate the apparent risk with strenuous exercise in WA with SCT and 2) to develop clinical guidelines to identify, treat, and return to duty/play WA suspected to have incurred nonfatal sickle cell collapse. Results: New terminology is introduced, areas of current controversy are explored, consensus recommendations for mitigating risk and managing the WA with SCT are reviewed, and important areas for future research are identified. Conclusion: Further research is needed before conclusions can be drawn regarding the etiology of the increased death rate observed in WA with SCT, and the possibility exists that SCT is a surrogate for as yet another contributing factor for the unexplained deaths.