It is the responsibility of the athletic trainer to diagnose the nature and extent of an injury to an athlete, administer prompt first aid treatment, prevent any exacerbation of the injury, and hospitalize the patient quickly if it is necessary. The importance of these responsibilities is emphasized when an athlete suffers an injury to the abdomen…

The three common laboratory accidents, Cuts, Burns, and Fainting are considered from the aspects First Aid treatment and prevention. (Author)

This article discusses the treatment of soft tissue injuries in athletes. (JS)

The emphasis of this chapter is on the tort liability of principals, especially their commission of unintentional torts or torts resulting from negligent conduct. A tort is defined as a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, which results in injury to another's person, property, or reputation and for which the injured party is…

This memorandum report proposes a safety standard to reduce the frequency and severity of children's impacts with the suspended members of swing assemblies and falls from slide surfaces, under conditions of normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. The standard applies to swings and straight slides intended for use as public playground…

THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THE PERMISSIBLE LEVEL CONCEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL NECESSARILY ENTAILS A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM UNDER WHICH EXPOSURE MUST BE RECORDED AND EMPLOYEES NOTIFIED OF THEIR EXPOSURE HISTORY. IN AN INVESTIGATION OF RECORD KEEPING NECESSARY TO PROCESS RADIATION CLAIMS, QUESTIONNAIRES OR LETTERS WERE RECEIVED FROM 45 STATE AGENCIES…

Although the definition has its limitations, a tort is generally defined as a civil wrong, excluding breach of contract, that results in injury to another. Torts include both intentional and unintentional acts, and the resulting injuries may range from actual physical harm to damage to the individual's tangible or intangible property. If it is…

This book answers questions concerning athletics and the law. The chapters include trends in litigation, disruptive behavior, the changing attitude of the court toward married athletes, training rules, and good conduct codes. They include the problem of athletic travel, the changing role of state athletic associations with their diverse rules,…

Included are 21 papers presented at the third AMA Congress on Environmental Health Problems. The problem of accidents is considered by several panels: Panel 1, The Environmental Health Problem; Panel 2, The Medical Problem; Panel 3, Prevention and Mitigation; and Panel 4, Accident Research. Panel 1 reviews the nature of accidents, accident…

This annotated bibliography contains books, journal articles, visual aids, and other documents pertaining to emergency health care, which are organized according to: (1) publications dealing with day-to-day health emergencies that occur at home, work, and play, (2) documents that will help communities prepare for emergencies, including natural…

This article addresses recent developments in the product liability of the manufacturers of sporting goods and their impact upon physical education and athletic programs, and offers suggestions for physical educators and schools in situations involving product liability. (MM)

A test administered before and after university students took the American Red Cross first aid course yielded gratifying statistics indicating a high level of achievement and comprehension of the course contents. (JD)

A discussion covers the problems of elite child athletes, including pressure to live up to high expectations, financial incentives, overcompetition, burnout, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (escalation of minor physical ailments into serious injuries), conditional love, and performing under pressure from parents and coaches. (CB)

Discusses the history of student injury litigation and various defenses that have been used against charges of teacher negligence. Presents 12 guidelines for student safety in vocational agriculture programs. (CH)