Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook

Written by sports-trained emergency physicians Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook is the only resource of its kind, created specifically for the emergency medicine provider. It is designed to be used as a reference tool, and includes high-yield physical exam skills and key management of sport injuries in the emergency department. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific joint(s) and includes the basics of a high-yield physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion, special tests, as well as neurovascular and skin exams. Corresponding figures of essential anatomy, pictures of physical exam maneuvers, and clinical correlations are also featured. Emergent and common musculoskeletal conditions for each joint(s) are discussed, as well as the appropriate emergency department management for each condition. Additional chapter topics include sports concussions, sports cardiology, heat illness, and common splints used in the emergency department.

Author: Anna L. Waterbrook
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/25/2016
Pages: 434
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 10.12h x 6.99w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9781107449886
ISBN10: 110744988X
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Emergency Medicine
- Medical | Sports Medicine
- Sports & Recreation | Training