Sport First Aid Classroom Course Study Guide

by Flegel, Melinda J.

• ISBN13: 9780736051804
• ISBN10: 0736051805
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

"Sport First Aid is an essential book for today's high school, club sport, and national sport organization coaches. Detailing first-response evaluation and treatment techniques for more than 110 injuries and illnesses, this updated third edition features the latest guidelines on checking the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), administering first aid for choking, and using an automated external defibrillator. Also included is the latest information and research on heat-related illnesses and proper hydration."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction to Sport First Aid

Your Role on the Athletic Health Care Team

Sport First Aid Game Plan

Basic Sport First Aid Skills

Anatomy and Sport Injury Terminology

Primary Survey and Providing Life Support

Secondary Survey and First Aid Techniques

Moving Injured or Sick Athletes

Sport First Aid for Specific Injuries

Respiratory Emergencies and Illnesses

Closed Head and Spine Injuries

Internal Organ Injuries

Sudden Illnesses

Weather-Related Problems

Upper Body Musculoskeletal Injuries

Lower Body Musculoskeletal Injuries

Facial and Scalp Injuries

Skin Problems

First Aid Protocols

ASEP and the NFHS Coaches Education Program

Glossary

Index

About the Author

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