Casa, Douglas J. text mau Sudbury, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning c2012 2012 monographic eng

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xxxii, 367 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. 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 specialized edited by Douglas J. Casa Includes bibliographical references and index Sudden death Prevention Athletes Diseases Death, Sudden, Cardiac prevention & control Athletic Injuries prevention & control 9780763785543 (pbk.) 0763785547 (pbk.) UMP 121108 20251125093903.0 vtls000065810