Research Article

Adherence to Follow-Up Recommendations by Triathlon Competitors Receiving Event Medical Care

Table 1

Follow-up characteristics of athletes.

AthleteComplaintMedical tent diagnosisMedical tent interventionFollow-up timeframeComments

1Leg pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Comfort measures3-4 weeksChronic iliotibial band pain

2Paresthesias(1) Other(1) Comfort measures
(2) Supplemental oxygen
NoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

3Nausea & headache(1) Dehydration or fatigue
(2) Gastric dysfunction
(1) Comfort measures
(2) Oral ondansetron
(3) Oral hydration
NoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

4Ankle pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Cold pack applied2-3 monthsExpected call from race staff to organize follow-up

5Knee pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Cold pack appliedNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

6Nausea & dizziness(1) Dehydration or fatigue(1) Comfort measures
(2) Oral ondansetron
(3) Oral hydration
None(1) Symptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up
(2) Did not have PCP for follow-up

7Fall with abrasion(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Topical antibiotic ointment
(2) Cold pack applied
(3) Wound dressing
2-3 weeksPain did not improve so sought follow-up care Diagnosed with fracture

8Leg pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Cold pack appliedNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

9Fall with abrasion(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Topical antibiotic ointment
(2) Cold pack applied
(3) Wound dressing
NoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

10Foot pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Comfort measures2-3 monthsSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up acutely

11Knee pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Cold pack appliedNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

12Leg pain(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Comfort measures
(2) Oral hydration
2-3 daysSymptoms persisted so followed up acutely

13Blisters(1) Orthopedic or soft tissue injury(1) Topical antibiotic ointment
(2) Wound dressing
NoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

14Nausea & dizziness(1) Dehydration or fatigue(1) Comfort measuresNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

15Weakness & dizziness(1) Dehydration or fatigue(1) Comfort measuresNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

16Asthma exacerbation(1) Other(1) Inhaled beta agonist treatmentNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up

17Itching(1) Other(1) Comfort measuresNoneSymptoms resolved so did not perceive need to follow up