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

Includes bibliographical references and index

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