Includes bibliographical references and index.

The coach / L. Moggan, R.F. Harrold -- The medical team / C. Murray, P. O'Neill -- The player / B. Devitt, P. Devitt -- Come on ref! : role of the referee or official / F. Devitt, J.M. O'Byrne -- The ABC chapter / A.M. Byrne, N. Eustace -- The collapsed player / B. Devitt, K. Carson -- Player immobilization and transfer / M.J. Shelly, A.R. Poynton -- Skin injury / A.M. Byrne, A. Byrne -- Strains, sprains, and tears / J. Walsh, S.J. Eustace -- Broken bones / J. Walsh, P.J. Kenny -- Head injuries / J.S. Butler, C. Bolger -- Facial injuries / J.S. Butler, F. Coffey, F. Kearns -- Neck injuries / I. Robertson and A.R. Poynton -- Upper limb injuries / M.H. Vioreanu, J.H. Mullett -- Chest problems / M.H. Vioreanu, S.P. Gaine -- Abdominal injuries / G.O. Lawlor, G. McEntee -- Back and pelvis injuries / I. Robertson, K. Synnott -- Lower limb injuries / M.J. Shelly, I.P. Kelly -- Drowning and diving and water sports injuries / G. Horgan, G.C. O'Toole -- On the mountain / J.M. Queally, D. McCormack -- Player assessment / E. Falvey, C. McCarthy -- Event assessment / E. Falvey, C. McCarthy.