Sport First Aid

Name: Sport First Aid
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ISBN: 9780736076012

ISBN-10: 0736076018

ISBN-13: 9780736076012

Edition: 4th 2008

Authors: Melinda J. Flegel

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"As a coach, you're likely the first on the scene when one of your athletes falls ill or suffers an injury on the field of play. Are you prepared to respond? What exactly is expected of you - by your athletes, their parents, and the law?" "Newly revised and updated to reflect the latest research and best practices put forth by the American Heart Association and the American Safety and Health Institute, this fourth edition of Sport First Aid provides high school, collegiate, and club sport coaches with detailed action steps for the care and prevention of more than 110 athletic injuries and illnesses." "Organized for quick reference, Sport First Aid covers protocols for conducting emergency…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 7/14/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.398
Language: English

Bradley T. Erford, PhD, is a professor in the Educational Specialties Department at Loyola College in Maryland. He is a fellow of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and a recipient of the ACA Research Award, ACA Professional Development Award, and ACA Carl Perkins Government Relations Award. His research specialization lies primarily in the development and technical analysis of psychoeducational tests and has resulted in the publication of numerous books, journal articles, book chapters, and psychoeducational materials.



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



Emergency Action Steps and Providing Life Support



Physical Assessment 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 Coaches Education Program


Glossary


Index


About the Author