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2. Diagnosis
A. Medical history
A summary of the athlete***8217;s history and the findings of a physical examination should confirm the diagnosis and establish the need for an IV infusion.
A precise description of the clinical situation and specific medical indication for the IV infusion must be given in the TUE application. Note that if an IV infusion or injection is part of a clinical investigation, surgical procedure or hospital admission, there is no requirement for a TUE. The athlete is nevertheless advised to obtain and keep a copy of the medical records from the intervention or procedure.
B. Diagnostic criteria
A clearly defined diagnosis should be established in accordance with the International Classification of Disenases standards of the World Health Organization ICD-10).
C. Relevant medical information
A detailed description of the substance to be infused, the rate of infusion and any other relevant clinical information from the treating physician should be included. It must be demonstrated why an alternative permitted therapy, for example oral rehydration in case of dehydration, is not a valid option. Any existing co-morbidities that would in fluence the decision for granting a TUE should also be included.
A. Medical history
A summary of the athlete***8217;s history and the findings of a physical examination should confirm the diagnosis and establish the need for an IV infusion.
A precise description of the clinical situation and specific medical indication for the IV infusion must be given in the TUE application. Note that if an IV infusion or injection is part of a clinical investigation, surgical procedure or hospital admission, there is no requirement for a TUE. The athlete is nevertheless advised to obtain and keep a copy of the medical records from the intervention or procedure.
B. Diagnostic criteria
A clearly defined diagnosis should be established in accordance with the International Classification of Disenases standards of the World Health Organization ICD-10).
C. Relevant medical information
A detailed description of the substance to be infused, the rate of infusion and any other relevant clinical information from the treating physician should be included. It must be demonstrated why an alternative permitted therapy, for example oral rehydration in case of dehydration, is not a valid option. Any existing co-morbidities that would in fluence the decision for granting a TUE should also be included.
There were no ground under WADA for USADA to give the TUE. In fact is specifically bans the use of IV's for moderate re-hydration.
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