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What is a medical emergency protocol?

Sports events have strict medical emergency protocols to ensure rapid response when an athlete is in distress. This includes having trained medical staff, ambulances, and clear communication channels ready. MicahJo Barnett was quickly taken to a local hospital, showing these systems were in place to provide immediate care.

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