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Ppe: Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Contributor(s): American Academy of Family Physicians (Editor), American Academy of Pediatrics (Editor), American College of Sports Medicine (Editor)
ISBN: 1610023013     ISBN-13: 9781610023016
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
OUR PRICE:   $47.45  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: June 2019
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Sports Medicine
- Medical | Orthopedics
- Medical | Pediatrics
LCCN: 2018907058
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.2" W x 10.9" (1.54 lbs) 240 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This best-selling resource guides health care professionals through the preparticipation physical evaluation PPE process in the medical home for young athletes from middle school through college.

Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine sports participation clearance. This resource also lists return-to-play guidelines, addresses medicolegal and ethical concerns, and explores future research and use of electronic formats. Contents cover physical examination and clearance, systems-based examinations, cardiovascular problems, central nervous system, general medical conditions, respiratory system, musculoskeletal conditions, and more.

New in the Fifth Edition

  • New chapter on transgender athlete
  • New chapter on the female athlete
  • New section on mental health
  • Incorporating PPE into routine health supervision care
  • Updated content based on the most current practice guidelines, consensus statements, and expert opinions
  • Developed to enhance the health and safety of all athletes and establish a standardized approach to PPE
  • English and Spanish versions of the History Form

Contributor Bio(s): American Academy of Pediatrics: - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.