Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook 1st Edition

Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook 1st Edition
ebook Format : Original PDF / Print Replica
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01DPNK0H6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Illustrated edition (April 25, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 110744988X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1107449886

ebook Format : Original PDF / Print Replica. 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.