For athletic training students, certified athletic trainers, and other sports medicine professionals, Gorse (athletic training, Duquesne U.) et al. offer a guide to providing emergency treatment for acute sports-related injuries and illnesses in children, adolescents, and adults. They address the organization and administration of emergency care; aspects such as physical exam of the critically injured athlete, airway management, and sudden cardiac death; the symptoms, anatomy, pathology, classification, assessment, and management of injuries to the head, spine, abdomen, and other areas; general medical and environment-related conditions; spine boarding in challenging environments; and the psychological and emotional impact of emergency situations. Illustrations of assessments and techniques are included. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)