Preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity / edited by Douglas J. Casa.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Sudbury, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2012], ©2012.
Description
xxxii, 367 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Availability

Copies in the Library

Location Call Number Status Location Service Notes
ReCAP - Remote StorageRB150.S84 P74 2012 Browse related items Request

    Details

    Subject(s)
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Fatal and catastrophic injuries in athletics: epidemiologic data and challenging circumstances
    • Prevention of sudden cardiac death in young athletes
    • Prevention of sudden cardiac death in older athletes
    • Prevention of sudden cardiac death: Commotio cordis
    • Exertional heat stroke
    • Brain injuries
    • Cervical spine injury
    • Exertional sickling
    • Traumatic injuries
    • Lightning
    • Asthma
    • Exertional hyponatremia
    • Anaphylactic shock, hypothermia, diabetes, and wilderness medicine
    • Emergency action plans
    • Strategies to reduce the risk of sudden death in mass participation sporting events
    • Educational considerations for the prevention of sudden death in sport and physical activity
    • Appendix A: Managing emergencies in mass participation events: medical triage and algorithms
    • Appendix B: Handouts, postings, and review summary sheets.
    ISBN
    • 9780763785543 (pbk.)
    • 0763785547 (pbk.)
    LCCN
    2011011966
    OCLC
    617524532
    RCP
    C - S
    Statement on language in description
    Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...

    Supplementary Information