Emergency Care in Athletic Training (2026-2027)

Book Details:

Emergency Care in Athletic Training (Edition 2026-2027) serves as an essential manual and practical clinical guide for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, certified athletic trainers, and sports physical therapists. Authored by Keith Gorse, Robert O. Blanc, Francis Feld, and Matthew Radelet, this comprehensive volume provides step-by-step protocols for managing acute athletic injuries and medical emergencies on and off the field.

Designed for immediate decision-making and emergency readiness, the text covers primary and secondary patient assessment, airway management, CPR, automated external defibrillation (AED), spine board immobilisation, splinting, and acute wound care. It provides clinical guidance on recognizing and treating life-threatening conditions including exertional heat stroke, anaphylaxis, severe head and spinal trauma, cardiac arrest, and orthopedic dislocations in athletic settings.

Complete with clear emergency action plans (EAP), step-by-step procedure photos, assessment algorithms, and clinical case scenarios, this text equips sports healthcare practitioners with the critical skills required to deliver rapid, effective, and evidence-based emergency intervention.