Introduction to general medical conditions / Genevieve Ludwig, Megan Streveler-Lundstrom.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ludwig, Genevieve, author.

Series:

Health wellness and exercise science collection

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Momentum Press, 2017.

Summary:

Introduction to General Medical Conditions explains the most common non-orthopedic maladies seen in the active population. The text is designed to be a reference tool for students and professionals who work with athletes or a physically active population. Each chapter covers a specific body part or system. Also discussed are preventative measures to avoid developing these conditions. Coaches, students in allied health professions, physical education teachers, parents, and athletes will benefit from reading this text. The first unit of the text gives an introduction to general medicine concepts. It starts by providing an introduction to clinical pathology, common medical procedures, the basics of pharmacology, and lastly, introduces common contagious illnesses. The second unit of the text discusses body systems and complications that may arise in each system. Common conditions and illnesses of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive, neurological, and endocrine systems are introduced. Additionally, the second unit covers dermatological conditions and issues that may arise in the eyes or ears. Each illness and condition in the text provides the associated signs and symptoms, most common treatment plan and recommended preventative measures.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Part I: Introduction to General Medical Concepts

Chapter 1: Introduction to Clinical Pathology

Chapter 2: Common Medical Procedures

Chapter 3: Pharmacology Basics

Chapter 4: Common Contagious Illnesses

Part II: Conditions by Body System

Chapter 5: Respiratory System Conditions

Chapter 6: Cardiovascular Conditions

Chapter 7: Digestive System Conditions

Chapter 8: Urinary System Conditions

Chapter 9: Reproductive System Conditions

Chapter 10: Neurological System Conditions

Chapter 11: Endocrine System Conditions

Chapter 12: Dermatological Conditions

Chapter 13: Eye Conditions

Chapter 14: Ear Conditions

About the Authors

Index

Adpage

Backcover.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 6, 2020).

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781786847782

1786847787

9781945612930

1945612932