description: An essential guide for medical emergency of every kind. Presents information on recognizing &amp; preparing for a wide range of medical emergencies -- from pediatric, geriatric, &amp; recreational injuries to rape trauma &amp; psychiatric emergencies. 36 symptoms that should bring you to the Emergency Dept. &amp; what to expect once you get there; when it's best to stay home; emergency 9-1-1 tips that can save your life; how to advocate for yourself in the ambulance &amp; in the Emergency Dept.; the most common sports injuries &amp; their treatment; symptoms you might miss in detecting emergencies of the elderly; &amp; lifesaving techniques for victims of trauma &amp; heart attack. Illustrations.
language: English
title: Medical Emergency: The St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Book of Emergency Medicine
titlecomplete: Medical Emergency: The St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Book of Emergency Medicine
publisher: Hearst Books