Optimizing the sideline medical bag preparing for school and community sports events.

Primary care physicians are often asked to provide sideline medical coverage at school athletic events. They may also be asked to cover organized adult recreational leagues and less formal events at community centers or neighborhood parks. Guidelines that describe the contents of sideline medical bags often focus on covering collegiate or professional contests. Having a well-thought-out plan of action and the necessary resources and equipment to deal with medical emergencies at less formal community venues is no less important.