Chapter 1

Fatal and Catastrophic Injuries in Athletics: Epidemiologk Data and Challenging Circumstances

1

Chapter 2

Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

15

Chapter 3

Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Older Athletes

33

Chapter 4

Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: Commotio Cordis

43

Chapter 5

Exertional Heat Stroke

53

Chapter 6

Brain Injuries

79

Chapter 7

Cervical Spine Injury

109

Chapter 8

Exertional Sickling

131

Chapter 9

Traumatic Injuries

141

Chapter 10

Lightning

157

Chapter 11

Asthma

169

Chapter 12

Exertional Hyponatremia

185

Chapter 13

Anaphylactic Shock, Hypothermia, Diabetes, and Wilderness Medicine

201

Chapter 14

Emergency Action Plans

233

Chapter 15

Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Death in Mass Participation Sporting Events

253

Chapter 16

Educational Considerations for the Prevention of Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity

269

Appendix A

Managing Emergencies in Mass Participation Events: Medical Triage and Algorithms

295

Appendix B

Handouts, Postings, and Review Summary Sheets

307