Demographics of emergency medical care at the Indianapolis 500 mile race (1983–1990)

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

“…Most of the evaluations were for minor complaints, such as headaches, blisters, and sprains. These results are consistent with reports seen in both older and recent medical literature 3 7 , 14 Data from the 2012 US Grand Prix allows predictability of approximately 22 patient visits per 10,000 spectators for this venue.…”

“…Medical usage rate data for other Formula One events have not been published for comparison, but the rate for this single event is significantly higher than that reported over an 8-year period for the Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis, Indiana USA). Bock et al reported a MUR of 3.5 PPTT spectators seen at the medical center for that event 3 . A likely explanation for the large difference in MUR versus this study's rate is likely the exclusion of patients who were evaluated at first aid stations.…”

“…[3][4][5][6][7]14 Data from the 2012 US Grand Prix allows predictability of approximately 22 patient visits per 10,000 spectators for this venue. Most of the evaluations were for minor complaints, such as headaches, blisters, and sprains.…”

“…[3][4][5][6][7] Guidelines exist with recommendations that stress detailed preparation for transportation, communication, and medical staffing. [3][4][5][6][7] Guidelines exist with recommendations that stress detailed preparation for transportation, communication, and medical staffing.…”

“…Medical preparation for mass gatherings, including motorsport events at existing sites, has been reported in the past 3 7 Guidelines exist with recommendations that stress detailed preparation for transportation, communication, and medical staffing 8 .…”