This work offers advice on 150 medical emergencies, including the most common and life-threatening. An A-Z organization of emergencies characterizes the first section, with a guide to emergency responses in the second section. Common signs and symptoms for each emergency are listed, along with what to do (and what not to do) immediately, how the emergency will progress, and recommended treatment. Sidebars point out tips for the prevention of emergencies and responses to emergency conditions. Logos point to: how parents can treat emergencies in children; how to prevent accidents in the home, on the road and elsewhere; how the body works; and first-hand accounts of emergencies and the lessons they offer.