Full Description
Prepare athletic trainers to provide emergency treatment for acute sports-related injuries and illnesses in children, adolescents, and adults—on and off the field. Noted practitioners and educators address all aspects of the evaluation and management of the full-range of medical problems that may be encountered. From emergency evaluation and airway management through the major categories of injury, this timely text meets a critical need in the classroom and in practice.
Contents
Chapter 1
Emergency Action Plan
Chapter 2
Emergency Care of the Critically Injured Athlete
Chapter 3
Airway Management
Chapter 4
Sudden Cardiac Death
Chapter 5
Head Injuries
Chapter 6
Cervical Spine Injuries
Chapter 7
Medical Conditions in Athletics
Chapter 8
Environmental Conditions
Chapter 9
Orthopedic Injuries
Chapter 10
Abdominal Injuries
Chapter 11
Thoracic Injuries
Chapter 12
Special Conditions in Sports
Chapter 13
Critical Incident Stress Management
