Originally Posted by bitontheslide (Post 11139894)

isn't it true that since the player collapsed at the euros, that everyone is much more proactive about emergencies now. They know the team medics can do something, they saw it, so now they flag the team doctors rather than asking a steward for help

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 11139895)

yes they send trained staff who are part of the coaching team, the game can't carry on as if a player gets injured the medics are treating the person in the crowd

simples

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 11139892)

From google, not that I am calling you a crank :hehe:

For most of its history, football ignored medical emergencies among fans and carried on. No longer. Stopping games is the only thing that has changed and it is a change for the better. It maximises the chances of survival for those who suffer from serious conditions. Cranks are trying to hijack this positive move for their own insidious agenda.

Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11139898)

That still doesnt prove that there hasnt been a rise in the number of collapses.:shrug:

The increase of cocaine intake by the aging ruffian on match days might have something to say in this.

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 11139910)

A medical emergency would include anxiety and panic attacks as well so its possible

Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11139915)

That's a bit of a stretch, cherie.:blush:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 11139917)

No its not, someone can have difficulty with breathing and chest pain and can collapse during a panic attack so that would be classed as a medical emergency as it looks like the person is having a heart attack, did you never watch the Sopranos :laugh: