PPE Preparticipation Physical Evaluation - Softcover

American Academy Of Family Physicians; American College Of Sports Medicine; American Medical Society For Sports Medicine; American Academy Of Pediatrics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158110376X ISBN 13: 9781581103762

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010

Synopsis

Must-have resource guides health care professionals through the PPE process for young athletes from middle school through college. The explosive growth of children's athletics makes the preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) an important part of many pediatric practices. The new 4th edition guides physicians through the PPE process for young athletes from middle school through college. Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine participation clearance; lists return-to-play guidelines; addresses medicolegal and ethical concerns; and explores future research and use of electronic formats. Includes: History Form, Supplemental History Form, Physical Examination Form, Clearance Form. Contents: Goals and Objectives, Timing, Setting and Structure, Administrative, Ethical, and Legal Concerns, General Considerations of the History, Physical Examination, and Clearance Systems-Based Examinations, Cardiovascular Problems, Central Nervous System, General Medical, Pulmonary System, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Dermatologic Conditions, Musculoskeletal, The Female Athlete, The Athlete with Special Needs, Research Considerations.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics 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.
 

About this edition

• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 158110376X
• ISBN 13: 9781581103762
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 168