How I Examine Athletes After the Fight

The fight doesn’t end when the bell rings. For the ringside physician, the most critical work begins after the action is over. In this episode of Ringside Medicine 101, I take you behind the scenes of the post-fight evaluation—the exam every boxer must go through before leaving the venue. Whether it’s a first-time amateur or a seasoned pro, no fighter skips this step. You’ll see how ringside doctors: • Perform immediate mouth, eye, and facial checks for hidden injuries. • Run quick neurological exams to detect concussions. • Use a fully equipped two-bag system (from silver nitrate sticks to portable oxygen) to handle everything from cuts to medical emergencies. • Decide when fighters need urgent referral to urgent care, the ER, or an ambulance. • Enforce medical restriction notifications when safety demands it—concussion, broken bone, or anything that risks permanent damage. This is where fighter safety is won or lost, and it’s the most important job we do at ringside. 📌 Resources Mentioned: • USA Boxing Medical Resources: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-boxing/resources/medical-resources • Association of Ringside Physicians Guidelines: https://www.ringsidearp.org/physicians-resources • CDC Concussion Info: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_symptoms.html 📌 Gear List (Full Breakdown): See everything I carry in my ringside bags, from core tools to advanced support equipment: • Ringside Bag #1 (Core Kit): https://amzn.to/4pAn3Bv, https://amzn.to/42C8m73, https://amzn.to/423PU7e, https://amzn.to/4mvHA7w, https://amzn.to/46MytdU, https://amzn.to/4gvM4tk, https://amzn.to/3KaV4s1, https://amzn.to/4nFNhkd, https://www.mcguff.com/lidocaine-for-injection?productId=3108, https://amzn.to/46NkWmu, https://amzn.to/47OsGFP, https://amzn.to/3Iz2AMC, https://amzn.to/4nDGCab, https://amzn.to/4myksW1, https://amzn.to/46yb8eS • Ringside Bag #2 (Trauma & Advanced Care): https://amzn.to/4nIRy6G, https://amzn.to/42qDNBt ⚠️ Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. 🎥 Watch the full Ringside Medicine 101 Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFfbFlaGZCLPrbuEbtc-XuMUXDeNAx6Z&si=AWm2Rw0Y6KZHUQ_j 👨‍⚕️ I’m Dr. Yomi Adeyemi—Doctor Dynamo. Board-certified urgent care physician and ringside doctor. My mission is to keep athletes safe while giving fans and future physicians a real look at combat sports medicine. Stay dynamic, peace! ⸻ 🔥 Suggested Hashtags: #RingsideMedicine #CombatSports #PostFight #Concussion #SportsMedicine #DoctorDynamo