Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training

Athletic trainers must provide high-quality pharmaceutical care while meeting legal and ethical requirements. This text provides an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, common medications, and specific conditions, with current information on opioid analgesics, cannabis, and cannabinoid-based medications. It also includes chapter objectives, key terms, red flag sidebars, evidence in pharmacology sidebars, clinical application sidebars, case studies, and quick reference drug tables.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 30 November 2021
\n Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
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Athletic trainers hold a crucial responsibility to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care while adhering to both legal and ethical standards. In the realm of athletic training, Clinical Pharmacology plays a pivotal role by equipping athletic trainers with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, empowering them to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at mitigating diseases and enhancing the overall health of their patients. This comprehensive text, incorporating the latest content from the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards, emphasizes interprofessional practice to enable future and current athletic trainers to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, optimizing the quality of care provided.

Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training commences by delving into drug legislation and the legal aspects of the athletic trainers role in sport medication. It provides an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, focusing on concepts that are directly relevant to clinical practice. Students are introduced to the generic and brand names, general classifications, and appropriate administration of drugs, with guidance provided to access reliable online reference materials.

Part II of this text explores common medications for pain, inflammation, and infections. It covers a wide range of drugs, including analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and antibiotics, and provides detailed information on their indications, contraindications, dosing, interactions, and potential adverse effects.

Part III of the text delves into medications for specific conditions, encompassing respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, gynecological, and mental health conditions. It includes current information on opioid analgesics, cannabis, and cannabinoid-based medications, addressing their potential benefits and risks.

Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training equips students with the knowledge and skills to administer appropriate pharmacological agents for the management of their patients' conditions. The information covers indications, contraindications, dosing, interactions, and adverse reactions, ensuring that athletic trainers can make informed decisions regarding drug therapy.

By incorporating Clinical Pharmacology into their training, athletic trainers can provide comprehensive and evidence-based pharmaceutical care to athletes, helping them to optimize their performance, recover from injuries, and prevent the development of chronic diseases. This interdisciplinary approach not only enhances the quality of care but also promotes collaboration and teamwork among healthcare professionals, ultimately benefiting the overall health and well-being of athletes and the broader community.

\n Weight: 1000g\n
Dimension: 216 x 279 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781492594185\n \n