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Comprehensive and practical, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is a valuable resource for athletic trainers, coaches, and health care professionals who are exposed to blood in the athletic setting. Drawing on the latest guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and other organizations, this manual shows sports personnel how to protect their athletes and themselves against serious bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B virus.

Inside this book you'll learn

- the nature of bloodborne pathogens,

- how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted,

- methods to prevent exposure in the athletic setting

- step-by-step procedures to protect sports personnel

- how to use Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and

- what to do if an exposure incident occurs.

Filled with practical information on the proper handling of sharps, contaminated laundry, and biohazardous waste, and including a broader discussion of the ethics and legal issues involved with bloodborne pathogens in sport, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is the complete resource for the athletic trainer or sports health care professional.

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• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 Bloodborne Pathogens
• Chapter 2 OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
• Chapter 3 Exposure Risks in the Athletic Setting
• Chapter 5 Procedures to Protect Athletic Personnel
• Chapter 6 Education for Aathletic Personnel
• Chapter 7 Ethics and Legal Issues
• Appendix A Definitions
• Appendix B NCAA Guideline 2H: Bloodborne Pathogens and Intercollegiate Athletics
• Appendix C NATA Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines for Athletic Trainers
• Appendix D OSHA Guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens
• Appendix E AMSSM and AASM Joint Position Statement: HIV and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Sports
• Appendix F CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse: Locating Information about HIV/AIDS and Sports