N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.5.13 - THE RINGSIDE PHYSICIAN
A.
Duties of the ringside physician: The ringside physician shall:
(1) Observe the physical condition of the
contestants during the course of the match.
(2) Advise the referee if the physician
determines that a contestant requires first aid treatment.
(3) Render treatment to a contestant if
requested to do so by the referee.
(4) Examine any contestant between rounds
whenever the physician deems it appropriate.
(5) Advise the referee to terminate the match
if the physician is of the opinion that any contestant is physically unfit to
continue.
(6) Treat any contestant
who appears injured at the conclusion of the match.
(7) Advise the commission representative in
charge to terminate any match if, in the opinion of the physician, any
contestant has received severe punishment or is in danger of serious physical
injury.
(8) Render immediately any
emergency treatment necessary, and recommend further treatment or
hospitalization, if required.
(9)
Determine whether the injured contestant and his manager should remain in the
ring or on the premises after the contest for a period of time as deemed
advisable by the physician.
(10)
Present a full report on the matter to the commission within 24 hours of the
match.
B.
When
the ringside physician may enter the ring: Barring anything contrary to
this part, the ringside physician may enter the ring between rounds and
terminate any match or bout to prevent severe punishment or serious injury to a
contestant. The referee may request an examination of the contestant during the
match or bout, and is required to stop the contest upon the recommendation of
the physician.
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