Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach – Third Edition

Since its initial publication, Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach has bridged the gap in athletic training education, providing valuable insights into emergency care in sports. The updated Third Edition, authored by Dr. Rob Rehberg and Dr. Jeff Konin, along with 13 expert contributors, takes athletic training students beyond traditional first aid training, equipping them to handle complex emergency situations in sports. This comprehensive resource is also an invaluable tool for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals seeking to enhance their skills.

This cutting-edge textbook serves as a core resource for sports emergency care courses, a supplemental text for immediate care courses, and a guide for EMS educators developing continuing education programs for prehospital providers. The Third Edition covers a wide range of critical topics, including:

• Assessment of Sports Emergencies: Rapid and accurate assessment is crucial in emergency situations.
• Cardiovascular Emergencies: Learn to respond to life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies in sports.
• Management of Traumatic Brain Injury: Understand the latest approaches to diagnosing and managing traumatic brain injuries.
• Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries: Get expert guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of common musculoskeletal injuries.
• Managing Mental Health Emergencies: Develop the skills to address mental health crises in athletes.
• Care of Athletes with Disabilities: Learn to provide empathetic and effective care for athletes with disabilities.
• Emergencies in Sports for the Aging Athlete: Stay up-to-date on the unique considerations for older athletes.

Product Details:

Published by: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: June 1, 2018

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9781630914332

ISBN-13: 9781630914349