Aquatic Athlete Injuries and Emergencies

Swimming is a sport which is enjoyed by many at a recreational level. This chapter focuses on the practical aspects of the tasks of the aquatic team doctor. The safety preparation as well as the poolside/beachside approach, field of play (FoP) management, and extraction for the aquatic sports, lifeguards, casualty, synchronized swimming, asthma, team doctor in trouble, are reviewed along with the common illness and injury presentations in the …