Assignment 3-2 Research

Current Research
1. Chrisman, Sara. "Head Impact Exposure During a Weekend Youth Soccer Tournament."
Sage Journals. Journal of Child Neurology, 6 Mar. 2016. Web. 06 July 2017.
The main point presented in Chrismans article in head injuries and the risk of injury in a
youth soccer tournament. The study collected data on frequency and magnitude of head
impact on a youth during a soccer tournament. To show why the data was important they
explained what instruments they used to measure and what that data showed them.
Additionally, this article also points out how this is the first study done of its kind on this
age group and specific topic. This a useful source because it shows one of the many
injuries that can occur during a soccer tournament. The information in this study is
reliable because the study was done by medical doctors. This source is biased in the sense
that is written by a medical professional rather than someone who is unfamiliar with the
topic. The goal of this article was the frequency of exposure to head injuries during a
youth sporting event.
This research does help my case. The study shows my client how often head injuries can
occur during a youth sporting event. This injury is just one that occurs on a regular basis
at events such as this one. By showing research like this is show my client that there is a
need for the services of my company.
2. Rosenbaum, D. A., M. L. Silvis, J. E. Williams, and S. W. Davis. "Variation in Injury
Risk over the Course of a Two-day Youth Club Soccer Tournament." Injury Prevention
15.4 (2009): 266-69. Web. 06 July 2017.
The main point in Rosenbaum study was to show the variation in injuries during a two
day youth club soccer tournament. During the study the injury rates were recorded and
compared. One of the things that was examined was the frequency of certain injuries to
occur during the tournament. The data collected was reliable because it was signed off by
an onsite physician or certified athletic trainer. Furthermore, the article was written my
medical doctors. This article was not biased because it only presented data as opposed to
trying to make a claim. Overall, the primary objective of the study was to compare the
injury rate between games and days.
This research does help my case in convincing my potential customers. The study helps
me further show my potential customer the potential injuries that can occur during a
sporting event. This research further helps me sell my company and the importance of the
service being provided. This study further helps me realize the need for the services that
the company will offer.
3. Chan, Shu B., and James E. Quinn. "Outcomes In EMS- Transported Attendees From
Events At A Large Indoor Arena." Prehospital Emergency Care 7.3 (2003): n. pag.
Taylor & Francis Online. Web.
 The main point of this article was talking about EMS transports from concerts and
outdoor events. The article talk about what events were study and what defined the event
as a large event or mass gathering. Additionally, the article also contained data from
those events that cover what the patient injuries were from the events. The article also
talked about how events classifies as large events or mass gatherings affected the local
medical facilities and medical resources. The information that was provided was reliable
because the article was written by medical doctors. The information was biased because it
examined weather or not transport was necessary for these patients. The ultimate goal of
the article was to determine if transports to local emergency rooms was necessary.
This resource does help my case because if further outlines injuries that regularly occur at
large events/mass gatherings. This show my client what can occur at the event if they are
not familiar with running such large events. Reading this source helped me to realize that
including statistics on medical calls/injuries will further help my client to decided why
my service is necessary.
Attempted Solutions
1. Ma, John, Lee Millward, and Robert Schwab. "EMS Medical Coverage At PGA Tour
Events." Prehospital Emergency Care 6.1 (2002): n. pag. Taylor and Francis Online.
Web.

The main point of this article was to talk about EMS medical coverage at PGA events.
This article mainly took the information provided in survey s to talk about what medical
coverage was provided at PGA events. The information provided in this survey is reliable
because it written by medical doctors. The information in somewhat biases because it
contains claims that are made by the authors regarding medical quality of medical care
provided. The ultimate goal of the source was to collect data regarding PGA Events and
present it to show the readiness of the event organizers.
This research does help my case. This article show my client how other events organizers
prepare and that the services of company are used by important events like the PGA. By
showing my client that these organizers use this information it show them that without
services like mine they risk being unprepared for what can possibly occur. This has not
changed my plan, instead it has further reinforced the need for companies like mine.
2. Janchar, Timothy, Chris Samaddar, and David Milzman. "The Mosh Pit Experience:
Emergency Medical Care for Concert Injuries." The American Journal of Emergency
Medicine 18.1 (2000): 62-63. Web.

The main point of this article was to show the need for medical services at concert. The
article presents data taken from music concert who already use medical services. The data
show how likelihood of injury during these events is high and that medical services are
needed to ensure a safer environment. The information presented in this article is reliable
because it is written by medical doctors. The information is biased because it focuses
 only on one type of event at music concerts. The ultimate goal of this article was to
present important information on event like these which can help event organizers and
medical professionals.

This research does help me to make an argument for my companies services. By showing
my customer this article is stress how vital and important the services of my company are
and without them they are left uncovered for medical events and risk facing legal action.
This information help me as an owner because it show that there is a possibility that my
employee could be injured so I would need to take steps to ensure the safety of my
employees.

3. Sandt, Femke Van De, and Victor Umans. "Acute Cardiac Events and Deployment of
Emergency Medical Teams and Automated External Defibrillators in Large Football
Stadiums in the Netherlands." European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention &
Rehabilitation 16.5 (2009): 571-75. Web.
The main point in this article is cardiac events that occur in large sports stadiums. The
article talked about how having medical teams placed at these event who were equipped
to handle cardiac events with AEDs. The article also talked about the rate of cardiac
revival when the AEDs were present. This is useful information because it contains
information which can be valuable information regarding cardiac arrest occurring during
large sporting events. The goal of this source was ultimately to present information in
front of a society however this information can be useful in other settings.
This information down help me persuade my client because it makes them aware of an
issue that is faced by large sporting events all over the world. The information provided
also show them that having companies like mine working the events help increase cardiac
survivability. The research further helps my case and reinforces my plan.
My Solution Details
1. Whyte, Brett S., and Randall Ansley. "Pay for Performance Improves Rural EMS
Quality: Investment in Prehospital Care." Prehospital Emergency Care 12.4 (2008): 495-
97. Web.

This source talked about how might pay improves the quality of EMS care that in
provided in rural ems. This is a useful source because it talks about the pay of EMS
providers. This source is reliable because it is written by a medical doctor and paramedic.
The goal of this source was to show how financial incentive helped to improve the
quality of care provided.

This help my case because it helps to show my client why my service cost what it costs.
This will help present my company in a positive light because it will show my client that
they are paying for quality service. This show me that for my business financial incentive
should help get high quality employees.
2. "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec.
2015. Web. 07 July 2017.

This source is a summary of the average pay for Emergency Medical Technician and
Paramedics. This is a useful source because it provides me important information of what
my employees should be paid for working. This is a reliable source because it comes
from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which is considered to be a reliable source for
this type of information. The goal of this source is to provide information to people
interested in this field.
This does help with my business because it further shows my client what they are paying
for with my companys service. This resource further helps me with planning and
figuring out the cost it takes to run the company.
3. United States of America. Department of Health. Health Emergency Preparedness and
Response Administration. Special Events Health, Medical and Safety Planning Guide. By
Department of Health. N.p.: n.p., 2014. Print.

This source of information provides information on special event planning in regard to

health and safety. This is a useful source because it helps provide important information
on what services my company needs to provide and what the clients needs. This is a
reliable source of information because it is a government source. This information is not
biased because it is a rule and regulation. The goals of this source is to provide the
information needed for an event organizer.

This source does help me because it provided me and my client information on what
services that they will need to have provided for their event. This resource helps me with
my plan because it include more information on what services I need to provide or
advertise.