|
|
|
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Here at last is the guide to preparedness for medical
emergencies of every kind. In clear, authoritative language the book
presents information and advice on recognizing and preparing for a wide
range of medical emergencies - from pediatric, geriatric, and recreational
injuries to rape trauma and psychiatric emergencies. Medical Emergency!
includes a wealth of sample forms, checklist, tips, and information-packed
vignettes, and covers dozens of vital topics such as: 36 symptoms that
should bring you to the Emergency Department and 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 and in the
Emergency Department; when to take your child to the Emergency Department;
24 medical emergencies that take women to the Emergency Department;
symptoms you might miss in detecting emergencies of the elderly; the most
common sports injuries and their treatment; recognizing serious mental
illness; and lifesaving techniques for victims of trauma and heart attack.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0688136796
|
|
|
Paperback, 385pp
|
|
|
February 1996
|
|
|
Hearst Books
|
|
|