General Medical Conditions in the Athlete

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A one-stop reference for the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, General Medical Conditions in the Athlete, 2nd Edition provides in-depth coverage of all the aspects of non-orthopedic pathology that can occur within athletes. Full-color photos enhance comprehension of the material, which is logically organized into 19 chapters. The beginning chapters cover fundamental areas such as the medical examination, equipment, diagnostic imaging and testing, and pharmacology. Later chapters, organized by body systems, cover the actual medical conditions and include.;Cover image; Title page; Disclaimer; Table of Contents; Copyright; Dedication; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Conditions; Introduction; The Role of the Athletic Trainer in General Medical Concerns; Chapter 2: The Medical Examination; Introduction; Examination of the Patient with a Medical Condition; Physical Examination; Chapter 3: Diagnostic Imaging and Testing; Introduction; Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic Testing; Laboratory Tests; Chapter 4: Basic Principles Of Pharmacology; Introduction; Regulation of Pharmaceuticals. Cover image Title page Disclaimer Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Contributors Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Conditions Introduction The Role of the Athletic Trainer in General Medical Concerns Chapter 2: The Medical Examination Introduction Examination of the Patient with a Medical Condition Physical Examination Chapter 3: Diagnostic Imaging and Testing Introduction Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Testing Laboratory Tests Chapter 4: Basic Principles Of Pharmacology Introduction Regulation of Pharmaceuticals. PharmacologyChapter 5: Therapeutic Drug Categories Introduction Antiinflammatory Agents Pain Management Options Infectious Disease Treatment Options Vitamin K Antagonists (Oral Anticoagulants) Chapter 6: Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic Introduction Informed Consent Preventing Infection Asepsis and Aseptic Technique Procedures used to Close Lacerations Chapter 7: Respiratory System Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Respiratory System Pathological Conditions Chapter 8: Cardiovascular System Introduction. Overview of Anatomy and PhysiologyCardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise Preparticipation Examination General Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System Pathological Conditions of the Cardiac System Pathological Conditions of the Vascular System Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal System Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Pathological Conditions Chapter 10: Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Pathological Conditions of the Genitourinary System Pathological Conditions of the Gynecological System Pregnancy. Sexually Transmitted InfectionsChapter 11: Neurological System Introduction Neuroanatomy Assessment of the Neurological System Pathological Conditions Chapter 12: The Eye Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Basic Examination Techniques Pathological Conditions Protective Eyewear Chapter 13: Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Pathological Conditions of the Ear Pathological Conditions of the Nose Pathological Conditions of the Mouth and Throat. Chapter 14: Systemic DisordersIntroduction Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System Pathological Disorders Chapter 15: Infectious Diseases Introduction Transmission Prevention Pathological Conditions Chapter 16: Dermatological Conditions Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Skin Pathological Conditions Environmentally Induced Dermatological Conditions Chapter 17: Musculoskeletal Disorders Introduction Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System Pathological Conditions Focal Conditions.