Acute and Emergency Care in Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition - Comprehensive Emergency Care

When an emergency happens on the field, court, or sidelines, every second matters. Be prepared to recognize critical situations, make informed decisions, and respond with confidence with Acute and Emergency Care in Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition, published by Human Kinetics.

Authored by respected athletic training professionals Katie Walsh Flanagan, EdD, LAT, ATC, and Patrick Sexton, EdD, LAT, ATC, this comprehensive resource provides practical, evidence-based guidance for evaluating and managing acute injuries, medical emergencies, and potentially life-threatening conditions in sports and physical activity settings.

Designed for athletic trainers, sports medicine professionals, health care providers, educators, and students, this updated edition combines current clinical guidelines with real-world scenarios to strengthen emergency preparedness, critical thinking, and patient care.

Featuring more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations, step-by-step clinical instructions, and supplemental online resources, this 480-page reference is an excellent addition to any professional or academic sports medicine library.

Key Features and Benefits:

Comprehensive Emergency Care Coverage: Explore the recognition, assessment, and immediate management of cardiac emergencies, head and spinal injuries, fractures, dislocations, respiratory conditions, environmental emergencies, and other urgent medical situations.

Updated Clinical Guidelines: Incorporates position statements and consensus recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and other professional organizations, while aligning with Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) guidelines.

More Than 300 Visual References: Full-color photographs and medical illustrations provide detailed guidance on anatomy, emergency procedures, equipment removal, spine boarding, and patient management.

New and Expanded Content: Includes three new chapters covering bleeding and vascular disorders, shock and immunologic emergencies, and mental health emergencies, reflecting the evolving responsibilities of sports medicine professionals.

Practical Clinical Decision-Making Tools: Features clinical tips, red flag indicators, step-by-step skill demonstrations, and decision-making algorithms to help readers recognize emergencies and determine appropriate responses.

Supplemental Online Resources: Includes nine demonstration videos and convenient QR-code access to additional clinical references, assessment tools, and emergency care resources.

Emergency Preparedness & Response: Provides guidance on emergency action plans, interdisciplinary communication, patient evaluation, and coordination with emergency medical services.

Ideal for Students and Professionals: A valuable educational resource for athletic training students, practicing clinicians, educators, and other health care professionals responsible for responding to acute injuries and medical emergencies.

Whether you're preparing for a career in athletic training, updating your professional reference library, or strengthening your understanding of emergency response in sports medicine, Acute and Emergency Care in Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition offers the knowledge and practical tools to support confident, informed decision-making when it matters most.

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Retail Value: $101

Publisher: Human Kinetics