Sports Medicine: It’s Environmental

by Mark R. Hutchinson (ed.), Sérgio Rocha Piedade (ed.) This book serves as an essential quick reference for team physicians, focusing on the risks associated with athletic participation in various environments. It covers a wide range of environmental challenges, including heat, cold, UV exposure, bad weather such as lightning and hurricanes, mountainous and high-altitude conditions, wet and isolated environments, crowded mass sporting events, dangerous situations, contagious diseases, indoor settings, and polluted air and water quality. The book follows a consistent structure to facilitate easy cross-referencing, including clinical pearls for identifying environment-related injuries or diseases, recommended initial treatment responses, and guidelines for extraction from pathological environments. The reader will find each chapter featuring learning objectives and key reading references. This practical manual offers the reader an essential tool to navigate the complexities of environmental medicine in sports, ensuring the health and safety of athletes in any setting.