Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training

Athletic trainers must be able to assess injuries and illnesses and begin treatment quickly. Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training, with Web Study Guide, provides current evidence-based clinical best practices to help students recognize and manage emergency conditions, including case studies, clinical skills, decision-making algorithms, and key terms. The textbook is one of the first to align with the CAATE 2020 standards and includes learning aids such as case studies, clinical skills, decision-making algorithms, and key terms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2019
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Athletic trainers are often the first responders when an individual sustains an acute injury, making it crucial for aspiring trainers to possess the skills to assess injuries and illnesses promptly and initiate effective treatment. Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training with Web Study Guide, authored by Michelle Cleary and Katie Walsh Flanagan, adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from literature, position statements, and guidelines from numerous professional health care organizations. This comprehensive textbook adheres to and incorporates guidelines from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and the Board of Certification (BOC), aligning with the competencies outlined in the CAATE 2020 standards.

To equip students with the knowledge and abilities to provide appropriate care before transporting an injured or ill athlete to the hospital, Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training offers a range of learning aids:

Case studies in the web study guide present practical scenarios that foster critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Clinical Skills sidebars guide students through the process of performing specific tasks, such as splinting, wound care, and airway maintenance.

Red Flag sidebars highlight areas where significant caution is warranted.

Decision-making algorithms and decision trees assist students in selecting the most appropriate treatment option based on a patient's signs and symptoms.

Key terms are boldfaced in the text and defined in the glossary.

By incorporating these learning aids, Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle emergency situations with confidence and competence, ensuring the best possible outcomes for athletes in need.

Weight: 1712g
Dimension: 288 x 225 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492536536