Section 1370.105  Ringside Physician and  Paramedics

a)         Ringside Physician

1)         The ringside physician may enter the ring during the progress of a bout when he/she or the referee deems it necessary.  He/she may enter the ring between rounds on his/her own judgment and shall inform the referee about his/her opinion in relation to the physical condition of either contestant.

2)         The physician shall have drugs and medical supplies available in the event of injury to a contestant.

3)         The physician shall report in writing to the Department all injuries received by a contestant.  The physician shall also report on the fitness of the contestants to engage in further competition.

b)         Paramedics

1)         Paramedics shall be available at ringside to assist the ringside physician and provide emergency medical equipment, including resuscitation equipment.

2)         Paramedics are responsible for a comprehensive evacuation plan for the removal of any seriously injured boxer from the boxing contest to a hospital facility where emergency medical care is provided.

3)         Paramedics are responsible for knowing the location of the closest hospital emergency facility where adequate neurosurgical care is immediately available for  skilled emergency treatment of an injured boxer.

4)         Paramedics must check the vital signs of all boxers prior to their participation in a boxing contest and after boxers complete their bouts. Paramedics will record this information on forms provided by the Department.  Paramedics also will record their recommendation (stitches, x-rays, etc.) and advise the ringside physician of their recommendation.

(Source:  Added at 25 Ill. Reg. 4229, effective March 13, 2001)