The Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies: How to Recognize and Respond to the Most Common Medical Emergencies Book

Introduction Basic Principles of Emergency Care How Emergency Systems Work When You Call 911
Hospital Admission and Ability to Pay The Medical Emergencies Abdominal Pain Appendicitis Back Injuries Bites Blood Clots (Phlebitis)
Breathing Disorders Burns Choking Cold Exposure (Hypothermia)
Cuts and Bruises Diabetic Emergencies Diarrhea Drowning Ear Emergencies Electrical Injuries Eye Emergencies Fainting and Collapse (Syncope)
Fractures Gunshot and Stab Wound Headaches Head Injuries Heart Attacks Heart Rhythm Emergencies Heat Emergencies (Hyperthermia)
High Blood Pressure Kidney Stones Marine Life Injuries Neck Injuries Nosebleeds Panic Attacks Pediatric Emergencies Pneumonia Poisoning and Drug Overdose Seizures Skin Emergencies and Allergic Reactions Strokes Urinary Tract Disorders Women’s Emergencies Procedures How to Take a Pulse How to Give CPR How to Dislodge an Obstruction from the Throat How to Stop Bleeding Wounds How to Make Splints How to Make Slings Measuring Vital Signs Emergency Supply Kits Tips for foreign Travel Resources Index