Let's discuss this statement with the link you provided. First, there is this:
Is it this statement that "confirms that treating mild dehydration is not an acceptable medical use of IV in sports?" Doesn't the above statement just say that the use of an IV to treat mild to moderate dehydration is unsupported by medical literature? Yes. Now, how the hell do you think that's the same statement?
or maybe it was this part of USADA's medical information:
Does this say that IV use is not acceptable for treating mild dehydration in sports? Seems it only states that it is well established that drinking is the preferred choice to treat dehydration. Hmm. I don't see any statement that is the same as the one you provided.
Now, where did it say that the use of IV infusions to treat mild dehydration or simply accelerate recovery IS NOT an acceptable medical use of IVs in sport? NOWHERE. The statements above are nowhere near strong enough to state IV's to treat dehydration are unacceptable. It simply seeks to reinforce to the TUEC that oral rehydration should be the way to go unless there is justification otherwise. Unfortunately, all of this is a moot point anyway because even if you were right about WADA's stance (which clearly you are not if based on the above information alone), this still doesn't help you prove the IV wasn't justified by a medical practitioner.
Let's look further:
You're placing all of your eggs in this basket, yet do you know that Floyd's condition was mild dehydration? Nope. You don't even know if it was acute or chronic, which brings me to the next point:
Let's look further at WADA's medical information that you've been pointing to. This one should cause you some real embarrassment:
Lol. Once again, you've been made to look ridiculous for not knowing what OR means. Is it more clear to you in this statement? Why don't you take some time out to admit that you were wrong about this. Maybe while you are at it, you can admit that you don't know what the hell you are talking about when it comes to any of this.
Let's look further:
Yep, that seems like they are pretty much in sync, don't you think? lol According to you, they give contradictory information? Can you point this contradictory information out using statements from USADA and statements from WADA? And if you can't, will you admit that you are wrong yet again?
Oh, and you should notice this:
Yep, like I said. A medical practitioner is allowed to justify the IV. Do you have any proof that the medical practitioner didn't do this in Floyd's case?
And finally, this one is the straw that breaks your back:
When you can prove that Floyd's dehydration didn't cause hyponatremia, or any other condition that makes the IV more effective than oral hydration, then you may have some legs to stand on. Until then....
You got nothing, kid. Time for you to admit it and let it go.
"...the use of IV fluid replacement following exercise to correct mild to moderate dehydration is not clinically indicated nor substantiated by the medical literature."
or maybe it was this part of USADA's medical information:
"There is a well-established body of scientific evidence to confirm that oral rehydration is the preferred the****utic choice"
Now, where did it say that the use of IV infusions to treat mild dehydration or simply accelerate recovery IS NOT an acceptable medical use of IVs in sport? NOWHERE. The statements above are nowhere near strong enough to state IV's to treat dehydration are unacceptable. It simply seeks to reinforce to the TUEC that oral rehydration should be the way to go unless there is justification otherwise. Unfortunately, all of this is a moot point anyway because even if you were right about WADA's stance (which clearly you are not if based on the above information alone), this still doesn't help you prove the IV wasn't justified by a medical practitioner.
Let's look further:
the use of IV infusions to treat mild dehydration or simply accelerate recovery IS NOT an acceptable medical use of IVs in sport.
Let's look further at WADA's medical information that you've been pointing to. This one should cause you some real embarrassment:
In situations of medical emergency or clinical time constraints, a retroactive TUE application is acceptable (ISTUE 2015 article 4.3).
Let's look further:
WADA's Statement:
a TUE must be submitted for this Prohibited Method if more than 50 mL of fluid per a 6-hour period is infused or injected.
a TUE must be submitted for this Prohibited Method if more than 50 mL of fluid per a 6-hour period is infused or injected.
USADA's statement:
IV infusions and/or injections of more than 50mL per 6-hour period are prohibited at all times, both in- and out-of-competition unless the athlete has applied for and been granted a The****utic Use Exemption (TUE) under the applicable anti-doping rules.
IV infusions and/or injections of more than 50mL per 6-hour period are prohibited at all times, both in- and out-of-competition unless the athlete has applied for and been granted a The****utic Use Exemption (TUE) under the applicable anti-doping rules.
Oh, and you should notice this:
A summary of the athlete’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.
And finally, this one is the straw that breaks your back:
Oral rehydration is usually highly effective, yet there may be cases such as documented hyponatremia where hypertonic saline by IV is more effective than oral treatments.

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