Preventing Sudden Death in Sport & Physical Activity: .

Preventing Sudden Death in Sport & Physical Activity: .

5 Stars! Doody's Review Service!<br>(1st Edition Review)<br><br>Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition examines the etiology, prevention, recognition, treatment, and return-to-play protocol of the common causes of sudden death in sport. Chapters are written by content area experts, offering a blend of clinical, scientific, and research expertise regarding each medical condition that is discussed.<br><br>Sudden death on the field is a growing concern in sports and physical activity. This groundbreaking text arms readers with the knowledge and skills they need to make the correct decision when confronted with an emergency situation.<br><br>Key Features:<br><br>NEW! - Includes two new chapters, Developing Safety Policies for Organized Sports and Sports Law<br>NEW! - Recently released NATA positioning statements have been incorporated into their four respective chapters: Heat Illness, Cervical Spine Injuries, Lightning, and Brain Injuries.<br>UPDATED! - The Epidemiology chapter has been updated to include the 5 most recent years into the stats and information<br>EXPANDED! - The traumatic injuries chapter has been extensively expanded, and now includes greater discussion on hemothorax, pulmonary embolism, and considerations for returning athletes who have sustained abdominal injuries