Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systematic Disease / Edition 3

by Daniel O'Connor

Overview

Written specifically for athletic trainers, by athletic trainers, the updated Third Edition ofClinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers emphasizes practical knowledge; development of clinical skills, including evaluation and treatment; and development of clinical decision-making abilities.
 
The Third Edition incorporates full-color photos and images to enhance readers’ understanding of the common non-orthopedic pathology that may occur in athletes and physically active people. Chapters are organized by body systems and emphasize the clinical presentation, diagnosis, acute care, long-term management, and return to participation criteria for systemic illnesses and injuries.
 
Dr. Daniel P. O’Connor and Dr. A. Louise Fincher have incorporated the competencies from the Athletic Training Education Competencies (5th Edition) that are associated with the non-orthopedic conditions discussed in this unique text. Competencies that are addressed throughout the text are still conveniently listed at the beginning of each chapter in which they are referenced.
 
What’s New in the Third Edition:

• Full-color photos and graphics throughout.
• Updated head injury screening, evaluation, and return to participation criteria to be consistent with current recommendations.
• Integration of up-to-date NATA Position Statements and Consensus Statements throughout.
• Online lab manual for the development of the psychomotor skills required to evaluate the described medical conditions.

 
Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom.
 
New Lab Activities:

• Use of nebulizer in the treatment of asthma.
• Administration of therapeutic oxygen.
• Use of pulse oximeter for measuring oxygen saturation.

 
With expanded discussions and case studies, a new online lab manual, and an emphasis on the development of clinical skills, the Third Edition ofClinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease is a must-have for today's athletic training students and clinicians as well as allied health professionals working with athletic or physically active populations.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617110917
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/15/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Daniel P. O’Connor, PhD, ATC, is an associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, where he also serves on the Executive Board of the Texas Obesity Research Center. His research involves measurement and evaluation of health and health outcomes and has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In addition to the previous editions of Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Dan has served on many committees in various athletic training professional associations and was President of the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA District 6) in 2008-2009.
 

1. Louise Fincher, EdD, ATC, LAT, is Founding Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry College. Lou has more than 30 years of experience as an athletic trainer and an educator. She has spent countless hours developing didactic and clinical education materials both for students and athletic training educators. She also has more than 25 peer-reviewed publications and 50 professional presentations. Lou has served on several National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association committees, including the NATA Executive Committee for Education and NATA Professional Education Committee (PEC). As Chair of the NATA PEC, Lou oversaw the development of the 5th edition of the Athletic Training Education Competencies.

Table of Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
 
Chapter 1          Principles of Clinical Pathology and Decision Making
                    
Chapter 2         Pathophysiology
                    
Chapter 3         Pharmacology
 
Chapter 4         Immune System
 
Chapter 5         Oncology
 
Chapter 6         Cardiovascular and Hematological Systems
 
Chapter 7         Pulmonary System
 
Chapter 8         Gastrointestinal and Hepatic-Biliary Systems
 
Chapter 9         Renal and Urogenital Systems
 
Chapter 10        Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
 
Chapter 11         Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth Disorders
 
Chapter 12        Dermatological Conditions
 
Chapter 13        Neurological System
 
Chapter 14        Psychological Conditions
 
Glossary
Appendix: Normal Lab Values
Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kimberly M Friedman, MS (The Ohio State University)
Description: This book on clinical pathology for athletic trainers focuses on recognizing underlying systemic diseases. The accompanying website provides supplementary case studies and lab exercises that are good learning exercises. The previous edition was published in 2008.
Purpose: The purpose is to enable students and certified athletic trainers to recognize, evaluate, and differentiate common systemic diseases. The book also highlights the process of differential diagnosis. Recognition and management of pathology that is not orthopedic in nature is of great importance to athletic trainers, and is an area that can sometimes be overlooked when the focus is on injury.
Audience: It is intended as a learning tool for students or new athletic trainers, and as a valuable resource for seasoned athletic trainers. The format of the chapters, which present a brief overview of the system before delving into more detail, helps achieve this goal.
Features: This book details the systems of the body and common pathologies associated with each one. It describes the clinical decision-making process for athletic trainers, and emphasizes differentiating normal and abnormal findings on a physical examination. It also reviews the differential diagnosis process, and how it should be incorporated into all clinical decision making. Finally it lays out, in table format, flow charts for many abnormal systemic findings, the severity, and resultant action that should be taken. The format makes it easy to use as a reference in a timely manner.
Assessment: This is an important resource to help new or seasoned athletic trainers recognize and understand the underlying pathology and the role of overall health on injury and management. The online content adds valuable learning opportunities. This edition places more focus on learning objectives from the NATA position statements and on the decision-making process as a whole.

Doody's Review Service

It is appropriate both for athletic training students in athletic training educational programs and as a reference book for certified athletic trainers.  It emphasizes the clinical recognition and management of non-orthopedic pathology, which allows athletic trainers to recognize systemic illnesses and injuries."

- SirReadaLot.org


“This is an important resource to help new or seasoned athletic trainers recognize and understand the underlying pathology and the role of overall health on injury and management. The online content adds valuable learning opportunities. This edition places more focus on learning objectives from the NATA position statements and on the decision-making process as a whole.”

- Kimberly M. Friedman, MS, ATC, CES, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Doody's Review Service

From the Publisher

4 Stars! from Doody

A reference for athletic training professionals and students, showing how to recognize systemic illnesses and injuries. Focus is on clinical signs and symptoms of pathology, with information pertaining to the required 1999 NATA Athletic Training Educational Competencies for the Health Care of the Physically Active. Material is organized by body systems, and includes a chapter on psychological conditions. Contains laboratory activities that outline physical examination techniques relevant to non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. The author is affiliated with Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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