Joseph Herrera / Priya B. Patel / Priya BPatel
''This essential handbook for sports medicine clinicians combines resources from variousUnited States and International Olympic Committee sporting guidelines; national andinternational youth, scholastic, collegiate, and professional associations; and real-worldexperience to provide the most up-to-date and relevant information needed to fulfillcoverage duties for sporting events. Easy to read, concise, and complete, this guide isa one-stop reference for sideline medical coverage of nearly 50 sports. Geared for liveevent coverage, chapters deliver quick-hit specifics designed for in-the-moment use onthe field.The book opens with a review of general coverage concepts applicable to most sportsalong with chapters dedicated to overriding medical concerns including emergencymanagement, nutrition and hydration, adaptive sports considerations, and doping insports, among other key topics. The core of the book focuses on coverage details forindividual sports, organized by contact level and presented in a templated format for quickidentification. Each sport-focused chapter describes its history, governing organizations,participants, rules and regulations, equipment, medical coverage logistics, medicalemergencies, and common injuries. A dedicated 'Medical Bag' for every sport outlinesthe necessary items providers should have at hand for managing emergencies andcommon injuries. This essential handbook belongs in every sports bag and will serve as aready resource for clinicians and sideline personnel covering sporting events at any level.''
